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How Carmelo Anthony scored 62 points vs the Bobcats

The New York Knicks star set the single-game scoring record at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

by Coach Nick
Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

In a cold-blooded, efficient night, Carmelo Anthony destroyed the helpless Charlotte Bobcats defense. Michael Kidd GIlchrist couldn't do anything to stop him from jab-stepping, step-backing and straight-shooting his way into a historic night in the Garden.

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