Saturday, Dec. 16 will be one of the most emotional days of the 2017-18 NBA regular season. Carmelo Anthony will lead the Oklahoma City Thunder into The Mecca for his first game back at Madison Square Garden since the New York Knicks traded him in September.
While all eyes will inevitably be on Anthony, the clash between the Knicks and Thunder will provide head coach Jeff Hornacek with an invaluable opportunity to start a potentially trying stretch on a high note.
New York enters the clash with Oklahoma City at 15-13 overall, 13-5 at home, and 2-8 on the road.