To say this overtime game was close throughout would be a drastic understatement. There were 17 ties and 22 lead changes, as this game was n't decided until the final shot. Carmelo Anthony was the hero, as he hit the game - winner with three seconds left. His final bucket capped off a season - high 35 points and 14 rebounds. Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 16, as they allowed Anthony to take over. Nicolas Batum nearly triple - doubled, as he accumulated a team - high 17 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Rebounding was a huge factor for the Knicks, as they won that battle 55 - 46. Free-throw shooting stung the Hornets, as they went just 17 - of - 27, with the Knicks shooting 92 percent. These teams will have a rematch on Saturday, as they travel to Charlotte for the rare back - to - back, home - and - home set.
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