Amar'e Stoudemire returns, Knicks fall to Trail Blazers

Amar'e Stoudemire returns, Knicks fall to Trail Blazers: "NEW YORK (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers overcame Carmelo Anthony's season high-tying 45 points and spoiled Amare Stoudemire's season debut, beating the New York Knicks 105-100 on Tuesday night.

Nicolas Batum scored 26 points, Damian Lillard had 21 points, six assists and five rebounds, and LaMarcus Aldridge had 19 points and 14 rebounds for Portland.

BOX SCORE: Trail Blazers 105, Knicks 100

Stoudemire finished with six points on 3-of-8 shooting and one rebound in 17 minutes off the bench in his return from knee surgery. Anthony shot 14 of 24 and nearly led the Knicks back from 19 points down after missing two games with a knee injury, but the Trail Blazers had too many options.

J.J. Hickson scored all of his 18 points in the first half as Portland won for the third time in four games."

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Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony of New York Knicks to play Tuesday - ESPN New York

Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony of New York Knicks to play Tuesday - ESPN New York: "Fellow forward Carmelo Anthony will play against Portland after missing the last two games with a hyperextended left knee.

Both Stoudemire and Anthony were considered questionable heading into Tuesday's game.

Stoudemire and Anthony went through a shootaround with the team around two hours before tipoff and it was determined Stoudemire's left knee was strong enough to allow him to suit up for the Knicks. Anthony's status was determined about 45 minutes before tipoff.

Stoudemire underwent a debridement on his left knee on Oct. 31.

New York got off to a 21-9 start with Stoudemire sidelined and some NBA observers and fans have wondered if the $100 million forward will impact the chemistry the Knicks have established."

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