Thanks a second straight 39-point night from Carmelo Anthony, the New York Knicks defeated the New Jersey Nets 120-116 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks attained their second straight win as Anthony went off for 20 points in the third quarter, helping erase a 10-point halftime deficit. Chauncey Billups scored 33 points. Anthony Morrow led the Nets with 30 points, who lost despite the return of Deron Williams.
Meanhwile, the Hawks hang on to beat Orlando in a potential playoff first round match up 85-82 as Josh Smith scored 26. Both Pacers and Bobcats won, respectively over the Pistons and the Cavaliers, meaning