Carmelo Records 2nd Career Triple Double In Win

The New York Knicks kept their Atlantic Division title chances alive with a 118-110 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Knicks were red hot from beyond the arc as they hit an NBA record 14 three-pointers made in the first half. They ended the game 19 of 32 from three-point distance. Steve Novak and J.R. Smith were the recipients of some great assists by Carmelo Anthony who ended the game with 10 assists and opened the way for several three's by Smith and Novak.

Carmelo Anthony, a former Syracuse player and national champion, had his second career triple-double in what former NBA player and ESPN analyst Tim Legler called, "the best game of his career". Anthony ended the game with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for the playoff-bound Knicks. He was 13 of 24 shooting and played 40 minutes in the victory. The most impressive part of his game had to be the ability to find the open man after drawing multiple double teams. He left open shots for his teammates all night.

The victory was pivotal for the Knicks as they moved within 3 games of the division lead. A Celtics victory on Tuesday night would have clinched the division. The Knicks and Carmelo Anthony will take on the New Jersey Nets tonight at 7:30pm.