Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and the New York Knicks ruined the Washington Wizards’ home opener, winning, 117-110, on Saturday night.
Anthony hit a jumper with 1:35 to play to give New York a 108-106 lead. Langston Galloway added a 3-pointer with 1:03 left to make it 111-106.
With the Wizards trailing 111-110 with 21.5 seconds to play, Galloway was able to call a timeout in front of his bench with Otto Porter grappling with him for the ball.
Anthony added two free throws with 20.4 seconds to play for a 113-110 lead.
Washington failed to start a season 3-0 for the first time since 2005-06.
Bradley Beal had 22 of his 26 points in the second half for Washington (2-1), while John Wall added 25 points.
The Knicks (2-1) won their second road game of the season. They won a total of seven road games last season.
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