Indiana Pacers forward David West, left, looks to pass around the defense of New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Knicks bounce back from 1st loss, beat Pacers
Indiana Pacers forward David West, left, looks to pass around the defense of New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
By BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Basketball Writer /
November 18, 2012
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NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks bounced back from their first loss of the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 88-76 on Sunday.
JR Smith added 13 points and Raymond Felton had 11 for the Knicks in their only home game in a span of seven games. After falling 105-95 at Memphis on Friday, the Knicks (7-1) go right back on the road to start another three-game trip Tuesday in New Orleans.
In a game that was ugly even without Jason Kidd’s bad headband style, neither team shot 40 percent, but the Knicks built a big early lead, went up by as much as 20 and were never challenged.
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