Knicks bounce back

At some point if the Knicks hope to claw their way back into a playoff spot they're going to have to win on the road.  With the majority of the Knicks games remaining on the road the Knicks are going to have to put in some extra work in those blue uniforms.

The Knicks reverted back to their old ways allowing the Pelicans to crawl back into the game and take a one point lead in the fourth quarter.  New York held a six point advantage at halftime.  J.R Smith opened the fourth period with five quick points which extended the Knicks lead to 83-70.  The Pelicans rallied and took the lead off of a Luke Babbitt lay up with 3:58 remaining.  Carmelo took over the game at that point giving the Knicks the 98-91 victory.  New Orleans may be on the outside looking in at the Western Conference playoff picture.  Nonetheless they are still a tough team with some young talent.  Anthony Davis is a few years away from being a perennial all star.

Carmelo finished with a game high 42 points.  J.R Smith and Tim Hardaway Jr. played solid as well scoring 19 and 16 points respectively.  The Knicks are off tonight before heading to Florida to take on the Orlando Magic.  The Magic have struggled all season long.  However Orlando has what has been the Knicks Achilles heel all season.  Guards that can shoot and break down the defense in Victor Oladipo, Jameer Nelson and Aaron Afflalo.  Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni are going to have their hands full defensively.

Big win for the Knicks.