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Sunday's contest between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks didn't stand out for any particular reason when the NBA schedule was released, but it will surely be one of the most memorable contests of the entire season.
The Hawks outlasted the Knicks in a quadruple-overtime marathon at Philips Arena, 142-139. Atlanta moved to 28-20 with the win, while New York dropped to 21-28.
Courtney Lee had an opportunity to treat fans to a fifth overtime, but he missed two three-pointers on the final possession after Dennis Schroder missed a free throw on the other end. New York held a 139-136 lead in that final period, but Kent Bazemore scored before Paul Millsap hit a free throw and sank what proved to be the game-winning shot.
The 68-minute contest took its toll on the Knicks roster, which left them shorthanded for the fourth overtime. Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis, Joakim Noah and Kyle O'Quinn all fouled out, while only Dwight Howard committed six fouls for Atlanta.
Despite fouling out, Anthony led the way for the Knicks with 45 points on 18-of-36 shooting from the field. He was the only Knicks player to score more than 18 and carried the offense for long stretches throughout the game.
Atlanta had a more balanced effort, with all five starters scoring at least 19 points. Millsap finished with a double-double of 37 points, 19 rebounds and seven assists, while Bazemore added 24 points and nine boards. Schroder notched a double-double as well with 23 points and 15 assists despite six turnovers.
The Knicks jumped out to a 37-30 lead after a high-scoring first quarter but were outscored by nine in the second and third. The two sides went back and forth early in the final quarter of regulation, but Atlanta seized a 95-88 advantage after Tim Hardaway Jr.'s and-1.
New York then gradually climbed back into the contest, and a Justin Holiday three made it 102-101. Howard answered with a basket, but Anthony's layup with two seconds left after a Hardaway free throw sent it to overtime.
That set the precedent for late heroics, and Anthony answered the call again in overtime with a game-tying baseline fadeaway in the final seconds after Schroder's layup.
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