As Knicks star Carmelo Anthony continues his strong string of performances during the Olympics, local fans can optimistically start looking forward to watching him a little bit closer to home.
According to Newsday, more fuel is being added to the fire that is an upcoming Knicks-Nets rivalry. Though the Nets will call Brooklyn their home next season, they will play a preseason matchup in another familiar place.
Continuing to embrace their move to the Big Apple, the Nets will take on the Knicks in their former arena, Nassau Coliseum. The battle for New York will officially begin October 9th as the two teams clash on Long Island.
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Forget "Hello Brooklyn." Hello 'Melo! After scoring an United States basketball all-time high of 37 points in the country's win over Nigeria on Thursday, the forward helped pace yet another victory today.
Though Lithuania gave the U.S. a run for their money (even outscoring them 22-21 in the game's final quarter), Team USA powered through and came away with a 99-94 win. LeBron James played like the M.V.P. he is, attacking the basket late in the game and finishing with 20 points.
Anthony was also a focal point on offense, scoring 18 of his own 20 points through three quarters for the U.S.
He, LeBron, and company will take on Manu Ginobli, (new Knick) Pablo Prigioni, and Argentina next.
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