The New York Knicks (23 - 26) defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns (14 - 34) 102 - 84, on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks led just about the whole way as they snapped their four - game losing streak with a decisive home win. The return of Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis sure was a big boost to the reeling Knicks squad. Melo had missed two games with a sore knee, while Porzingis was out last game with an illness. This was the Suns' third straight loss and their ninth loss in 10 games. The Suns have now dropped their last 15 on the road and are 4 - 21 on the road this season. Melo was two assists shy of a triple - double in his return. He finished with 19 points (5 - 14 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 7 - 7 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists, along with four steals, in 30 minutes. Arron Afflalo tallied 17 points (6 - 13 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 3 - 3 FT) and three assists, in 29 minutes. Langston Galloway started in place of Jose Calderon who remains out with a sore groin. Galloway did a nice job with 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 27 minutes. As a team the Knicks only gave up nine turnovers and capitalized on 23 of 26 free throws. Devin Booker has had the chance to shine lately due to some injuries on the Phoenix roster and was at it again as he finished with a game - high 21 points (8 - 15 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT), along with three assists, in 26 minutes. T.J. Warren was in action despite a sore ankle. Warren finished with 12 points and two rebounds, in 19 minutes off the bench. Jordan McRae chipped in 12 points and four assists off the bench. Brandon Knight missed his sixth straight game with a sore groin. The Suns struggled shooting, hitting 41 percent from the field. They went 0 - 7 from deep in the first quarter and finished the game 7 - 26 from beyond the arc. Next the Knicks will host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Suns will look to snap their unflattering streak but will be against the odds as they visit Dallas on Sunday.
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