There were plenty of moments, especially in the first half, when Derek Fisher probably thought differently about wanting Anthony Davis to suit up for the opposition.
The Knicks coach said pregame that he’d prefer the Pelicans be at full strength with their star, who then pounded out 36 points with 11 rebounds and four blocks.
But the Knicks overcame a strong effort from the NBA’s next big star, snapping a two-game losing streak with a 95-87 victory in front a sleepy Sunday afternoon crowd at the Garden.
Frenchman Kevin Seraphin, who paid tribute to his home country with an elaborate haircut, played big minutes in the fourth quarter to build a 10-point advantage in the fourth quarter.