The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets in overtime, 113 - 111, at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Overtime usually indicates a close game and the stats show just that. In fact, there were 17 ties and 22 lead changes in this close matchup. The third quarter was strange though, as the Hornets got out to a 15 - 6 start and allowed the Knicks to follow that up with a 22 - 5 run to end the quarter. From there, it was even until the final whistle. Carmelo Anthony was the star, as he hit the game - winning shot with three second left, en route to a season - high 35 points. Free-throw shooting was a huge factor, with New York going 12 - of - 13, to Charlotte's 17 - of - 27. The Knicks also dominated the rebounding, winning that battle 55 - 46. Charlotte (8 - 7) has now lost four - straight and this was easily the most painful defeat in that stretch. Nicolas Batum did all he could, as he accumulated 18 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Kemba Walker was n't far behind, as he tallied 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals of his own. Cody Zeller was the final starter in double figures, totaling 15 points and six rebounds. Marco Belinelli was a huge spark off the bench, scoring 19 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting. Frank Kaminsky went just 3 - of - 14 from the field, but finished with 13 points and nine rebounds off the pine. New York (8 - 7) has been playing better recently and wins like this only give them more momentum going forward. Anthony was the star, as he accrued a season - high 35 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Derrick Rose tallied 16 points, three rebounds and five assists of his own. Kristaps Porzingis also scored 16 points, adding eight rebounds and three blocks to his stat line. These teams will have to face off once again on Saturday, as they play the finale of a rare home - and - home, back - to - back set.
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