Smith steps up for the Knicks

With Carmelo Anthony sidelined with a knee injury, Knicks guard J.R. Smith took the load on offense as he turned in his first 30-point game of the season. Smith, who came off the bench, went 14 of 29 shooting from the field, including 6 of 13 from downtown, and 2 of 2 from the free ...

Anthony could be out two games

The New York Post reports that Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game at Detroit with a knee injury, but he might sit out the game against the Pistons as well as Thursday’s game against Oklahoma City. “We’re going to try to be smart about it and not rush it along,” ...

'Melo goes off again

Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony turned in back-to-back 30-point performances for the fourth time this season Friday night against the Wizards. Anthony went 10 of 24 shooting from the field, including 2 of 7 from beyond the arc, and 8 of 9 from the free throw line. He finished with 30 points and six rebounds in ...