New York Knicks:
After hitting 20 3-pointers to tie a franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a single game, the New York Knicks clinched the Atlantic Division for the first time in 19 years with a win over the Washington Wizards. Carmelo Anthony, who was once again red hot, ended up with 36 points on 21 shots, eight rebounds and six assists. Here are some of the team’s reactions:
Los Angeles Lakers:
The Lakers fought for their lives to stay in the chase to make the playoffs by putting away the New Orleans Hornets late in the game, thanks to Kobe Bryant’s 30 points (23 of them came in the fourth quarter). They now have a slim 1/2 game lead over the Utah Jazz for the eighth seed of the Western Conference. Damian Lillard saw and reacted to Kobe’s performance:
And here’s what Pau Gasol had to say:
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