GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The New York Knicks (30-44) fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-21) on March 26, 2016 after a two-game winning streak against the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks have lost five straight at home to the Cavs.
Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points after a tough start for the Knicks, who were coming off sweep of Chicago. Porzingis scored 19, according to ESPN.
Anthony missed 10 of his first 11 shorts but turned it around in the second half. He said he had fun competing against James, his longtime friend, according to Fox Sports.
“I wish I could have won but it’s definitely fun to go out there and compete knowing he’s going to battle, I’m going to battle,” Anthony said. “His team won tonight but those nights competing against him are always fun.”
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Lebron James had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his third triple-double of the season, Kevin Love added 28 points and 12 rebounds, according to ESPN.
James also picked up a technical foul when he stared at Amundsen after driving to the rim and dunking over the Knicks forward, Lou Amundson, and Kristaps Porzingis, according to Fox Sports.
.@kporzee with the slam! The #Knicks making a late push in the 4Q, down 10. #NYKvsCLE pic.twitter.com/gbm8F3u4CO— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 27, 2016
“I haven’t jumped out of my seat like that in a long time,” Love said. “I’m usually out of my seat, clapping, yelling, but I ran with J.R. to about, almost the basket. That was impressive. That was a strong man there.”
Anthony made four 3-pointers in the third quarter but the Knicks couldn’t really get close enough to have a realistic chance of winning, according to ESPN. Making a rally brought out James’ fiercest, with his dunk in the third quarter.
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James recorded his 42nd career triple-double and moved within three points of Dominique Wilkins for 12th place on the NBA’s scoring list, according to ESPN.
“I was just in attack mode and understanding that they had two shot blockers at the rim and just try to finish strong at the rim,” James said. “I have the ability to do that at times and we needed a bucket.”
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