The New York Knicks (7 - 6) surprised the Oklahoma City Thunder (7 - 6) n a nail - biter by winning 93 - 90 on Friday. The Thunder came into this game as seven - point favorites, but the Knicks simply looked like a better team. In fact, they were up by 16 points at one point in the fourth quarter and nearly blew out the Thunder, if it weren’t for a late run. Oklahoma City actually drew a turnover with less than 15 seconds left and had two chances to tie the game before the final buzzer went off. It was the long distance shooting that decided this game, as the Knicks went 12 - for - 20 from three - point range while the Thunder went just 3 - for - 29. The Knicks have been a huge surprise this season and this win adds to their impressive resume. The defense was great in this game, as they held one of the best offenses in the NBA to 90 points on just 38 percent shooting. New York was led by Carmelo Anthony who contributed 25 points and five rebounds in the win. Jose Calderon also had one of his best games of the season, as he collected 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in the victory. They are going to need more performances like this from Calderon, as he's been in a two - year slump since joining the Knicks. New York will have to travel to Houston to take on the struggling Rockets on Saturday in the second half of a back - to - back set. Oklahoma City are starting to really miss Kevin Durant, as they've lost three of their last four games. Luckily for them, he's due back soon and could play as early as Sunday. The three - point shooting was just terrible in this game for the Thunder and that was the difference in the game, as they shot just 10 percent on nearly 30 shots. Russell Westbrook was one of those who struggled from distance, as he shot just 2 - for - 10 from three - point range. He did have another majestic game though, as he amassed 34 points, seven assists, seven rebounds and four steals in the loss. They also got 11 points and 13 rebounds off the bench from Enes Kanter and he is becoming one of the best per - minute producers in the NBA right now. Oklahoma City will look to break their recent slide when they play the hot Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
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