With the game tied at 106 and 1:35 remaining, the Knicks inbounded the ball with 4.1 seconds on the shot clock and Carmelo Anthony put a stamp on an early-season masterpiece. After struggling to find his rhythm in the first two games, the All-Star calmly knocked down a 21-foot jumper off the dribble from the left wing to give New York a two-point lead, adding four free throws to help preserve the 117-110 victory.
For the second time in as many games, the Knicks spoiled a 2014-15 playoff team's home opener, improving to 2-1 on the season.