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Here are some notes for those fans getting ready to watch the New York Knicks (38-22) take on the Golden State Warriors (35-29) in NBA action.
This will be the final of two meetings between these two teams, with the Knicks holding a 1-0 season series edge. New York will look to win its first season series against the Warriors sine the 2000-01 season.
Carmelo Anthony posted 35 points and eight assists in one meeting this season, while Tyson Chandler grabbed a career-high 28 rebounds in the victory.
All-Time against the Warriors:
The Knicks hold a 159-169 series record against Golden State, with a 58-83 record on the road.
Knicks Recap:
The Knicks outscored Utah 55-38 in the first half to cruise to a 113-84 victory at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. J.R. Smith led all scoring with 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting, while also adding six boards in over 82 minutes.
This Date in Knicks History:
2001: The Knicks rallied for their biggest comeback victory in more than six years to defeat Miami 86-83. New York stormed back from a 21-point first-quarter deficit to earn the victory, while thrilling a sellout Madison Square Garden and also impressing a national NBC audience.
2009: New York overcomes a 12-point deficit with 11:49 remaining to earn a 116-111 overtime victory over Detroit. Nate Robinson leads all Knicks scorers with 30 points and six assists, while David Lee posted 16 points and 18 boards.
The Knicks and Warriors game is set to air on the MSG Network, with tip-off slated for 10:30 p.m.