Melo Goes Off! Hits for Knicks Record 62 Points

Carmelo Anthony of the NY Knicks set the franchise and Madison Square Garden record with 62 points Friday night, in a home game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Anthony left the game with over 7 minutes left because the Knicks were winning in a blowout. He likely could have made it to 70 if he played the entire game.

The Knicks won the game 125 – 96, improving their record to 16 – 27. It was announced earlier in the day that Anthony would be an All-Star game starter.

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