In the matchup against the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony provided extra punch off the bench, scoring 21 points in his 23 minutes of play, reports Aaron Fentress of the Oregonian. While the bench role remains a notable shift for Anthony, it is becoming clear that it is a role he is willing to take on.
“It was a different emotion, different feeling, you know,” Anthony, 36, said. “But once you get past that, it’s basketball.”
Coach Terry Stotts made reference to what Anthony brings off of the bench after the game.