Knicks storm back, beat Cavs 120-103 behind bench

By Brian Mahoney

Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, Feb. 29 2012 8:20 p.m. MST

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison (4) knocks the ball away from New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at New York's Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

Kathy Willens, Associated Press

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Summary

Jeremy Lin had 19 points and 13 assists, Carmelo Anthony scored 22 and the New York Knicks turned around the game with their reserves to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK — Jeremy Lin had 19 points and 13 assists, Carmelo Anthony scored 22 and the New York Knicks turned around the game with their reserves to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on Wednesday night.

Steve Novak had 17 points off the bench as the Knicks turned a 17-point deficit into an easy win, outscoring the Cavs 71-42 in the second half. They capped a 10-5 month, their first 10-win February since going 10-3 in 1996-97.

The Knicks didn't lead until Novak made consecutive 3-pointers to put them up 75-74 with 2:52 left in the third quarter, then dominated the fourth quarter to send the Cavs to their third straight loss.

Antawn Jamison had 23 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland.

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