By: Stephen Patterson
The New York Knicks finally got the much-needed victory they have battled for in recent games, picking up a 113-106 win in overtime against the Orlando Magic last night to end a six-game losing streak.
It took Melo's best game as a Knick, a 39 point and 10 rebound performance, but the Knicks got the job done and did so against a playoff-tested team in the Magic.
The Knicks are looking to make their first trip to the postseason since 2004, and were desperate for a victory after losing nine out their past ten games.
New York is just 8-12 since acquiring Anthony in the mega-deal of the season, but if they can get things right and get on the same page, the Knicks could be a dangerous first round match-up in the playoffs for a team like the Boston Celtics or Miami Heat.
Orlando, on the other hand, is slowly falling away from the championship-contending team from a couple of seasons ago.
If they can't fix things in the offseason and finally appease Dwight Howard, the Magic could be the next franchise forced to move their superstar player next season.
With Howard eligible for free agency after next season, I think Orlando might have to move him if they think he is going to walk in the summer.
Losses like this one, despite his own contributions 29 points and 18 rebounds, aren't convincing him to stick around and chase titles with the Magic.
