Knicks smash Nuggets 107-96
By Shen Wei (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2004-12-13 16:16

Jamal Crawford scored 17 of his 31 points in the third quarter, including a dazzling 3-pointer, to help the New York Knicks crush the Denver Nuggets 107-96 Sunday at home.

New York Knicks' Jamal Crawford (R) drives around Denver Nuggets' Earl Boykins during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York. [AP]

New York now top the Atlantic Division with 10-10 after the victory, which also ended the Knicks' four game losing straight against Denver.

Crawford went 9-for-15 in the second half. His third 3-pointer in the third period brought the Knicks their biggest lead 70-56.

Teammate Stephon Marbury carved 25 points with a game-high 11 assists as the starting backcourt of Knicks collected 56 points, second highest this season.

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points for the Nuggets and went 12-for-16 from the line. Ex-Knick Marcus Camby added 21 with 14 rebounds.

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