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March 2, 2012, Friday
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JEREMY Lin was given a helping hand by fellow point guard Baron Davis as the New York Knicks made good use of their newly discovered depth to roar past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on Wednesday.
The Knicks trailed by as many as 17 points in the second quarter and were a dozen behind at halftime before getting a lift from their second wave of players, who helped carry New York to a victory that tied up its record at 18-18.
"I think our second unit did an awesome job," Lin said. "Baron and (Steve) Novak. We've been talking a lot about that and tonight we were definitely able to see that the depth we have can be our strength."
Elsewhere in the National Basketball Association, it was: Magic 102, Wizards 95; Thunder 92, 76ers 88; Warriors 85, Hawks 82; Celtics 102, Bucks 96; Jazz 104, Rockets 83; Bulls 96, Spur 89; Lakers 104, Timberwolves 85; Pistons 109, Bobcats 94; Grizzlies 96, Mavericks 85; Raptors 95, Hornets 84; and Nuggets 104, Trail Blazers 95.
In New York, Lin finished with 19 points, 13 assists and only one turnover, while Davis, recently returned from a back injury, contributed eight assists without a turnover and helped ignite the comeback.
Long-range shooting expert Novak poured in five 3-pointers in the second-half uprising and finished with 17 points in just 18 minutes on the court.
"We did a good job of sharing the ball, trying to stay wide, keep our spacing," New York coach Mike D'Antoni added. "When we did do that, good things did happen. It just makes the game really easy."
The Knicks trailed 49-61 at the intermission but came out firing in the third quarter with the team's second unit taking charge. Six of the 10 Knicks that played scored in double figures, topped by Carmelo Anthony's 22 points.
Antawn Jamison led the Cavaliers with 23 points, with 19-year-old rookie point guard Kyrie Irving adding 22 points.
The Knicks trailed by as many as 17 points in the second quarter and were a dozen behind at halftime before getting a lift from their second wave of players, who helped carry New York to a victory that tied up its record at 18-18.
"I think our second unit did an awesome job," Lin said. "Baron and (Steve) Novak. We've been talking a lot about that and tonight we were definitely able to see that the depth we have can be our strength."
Elsewhere in the National Basketball Association, it was: Magic 102, Wizards 95; Thunder 92, 76ers 88; Warriors 85, Hawks 82; Celtics 102, Bucks 96; Jazz 104, Rockets 83; Bulls 96, Spur 89; Lakers 104, Timberwolves 85; Pistons 109, Bobcats 94; Grizzlies 96, Mavericks 85; Raptors 95, Hornets 84; and Nuggets 104, Trail Blazers 95.
In New York, Lin finished with 19 points, 13 assists and only one turnover, while Davis, recently returned from a back injury, contributed eight assists without a turnover and helped ignite the comeback.
Long-range shooting expert Novak poured in five 3-pointers in the second-half uprising and finished with 17 points in just 18 minutes on the court.
"We did a good job of sharing the ball, trying to stay wide, keep our spacing," New York coach Mike D'Antoni added. "When we did do that, good things did happen. It just makes the game really easy."
The Knicks trailed 49-61 at the intermission but came out firing in the third quarter with the team's second unit taking charge. Six of the 10 Knicks that played scored in double figures, topped by Carmelo Anthony's 22 points.
Antawn Jamison led the Cavaliers with 23 points, with 19-year-old rookie point guard Kyrie Irving adding 22 points.
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