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Knicks didn't give Carmelo Anthony the help he needed to beat the Lakers

Tuesday December 25, 2012 8:00 PM By Al Iannazzone

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks shoots

Photo credit: Getty Images

Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant were the brightest stars Christmas afternoon in Los Angeles, but it was the two guys that were missing the last time the Knicks and Lakers played who made a difference.

Steve Nash’s brilliance at point guard and Pau Gasol’s big plays late helped lift the Lakers over the Knicks, 100-94.

You knew once Nash came back from his left injury he would have an...

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