Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Jan. 6 vs New York Knicks
By Ti Windisch
Player To Watch: Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony dropped 30 points on the Bucks on just 23 shots, in a vintage Melo performance. In a very on-brand move for the Knicks, they found a way to lose anyway.
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Melo was fantastic against the Bucks, adding 11 rebounds, seven assists and two steals. He did pretty much as much as could be asked of him, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough. The passing Carmelo did was inspired, and that’s something he needs to replicate more for New York to win more games.
This was merely the fifth game of the year when Melo recorded five or more assists, compared to 16 games where he’s taken at least 20 field goal attempts. More passing and ball movement should help the Knicks–it almost got them a win without Kristaps Porzingis in the game.
Also, a minor key to go with the major key: the Knicks should play Kuzminskas more. He’s fantastic. This dude ended the game tied for second in points, first in blocks and first in steals among the Knicks. Kuzminskas is good at picking off passes and can both shoot threes and go inside–he can flat-out play.