Madison Square Garden had reclaimed an electric atmosphere, reminiscent to that of a playoff series as the Knicks defeated the Bucks 114-108 last night with Carmelo Anthony leading the way.
Melo didn't disappoint, dropping 27 points and gathering 10 boards, recording a double-double in his Orange and Blue Debut. However, Anthony seemed tense throughout the game, finding the back of the rim more often than the basket(shot 10 for 25). Regardless, Carmelo earned his stripes in the 4th quarter, icing the game with few clutch shots that had the Garden ready to explode with jubilation over their new superstar.
Chauncey Billups, the forgotten piece that also came from Denver, had a very nice debut with the Knickerbockers as well. Scoring 21 points and dishing out 8 assists, but the most pleasant surprise from Wednesday night, was an old favorite Toney Douglas erupting for 23 points, keeping the Knicks in control for the majority of the game.
The bad news is, the Knicks looked unfamiliar with each other at times and definitely need more time to gel and create a stronger chemistry. The good news, despite the above, the Knicks still won the game, showing the talent they have amassed can be as potent as any team in the league after they've garnered more trust for one another.
Knicks At Cavaliers Friday at 7
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