Knicks stumble against Nets
February 21, 2012 17:41:15 UK
Deron Williams had 38 points including eight 3-pointers as the New Jersey Nets beat the Knicks 100-92 at Madison Square Garden.
The former Illinois star and free agent to be was 10-of-22 overall and also dished out six assists to spoil the return to the New York lineup for Carmelo Anthony.
Jeremy Lin continued his hot play with 21 points and nine assists to lead the Knicks, but J.R. Smith with virtually no practice time since joining the club missed all five 3-point attempts and scored just four points on the evening.
Derrick Rose returned for the Chicago Bulls and led all scorers with 23 points in a 90-79 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks at the United Center.
The reigning MVP who continues to struggle with a bad back was 8-of-18 from the floor as the Bulls bounced back from a loss at home to New Jersey last time out.
In Milwaukee Dwight Howard's 28 points and 16 rebounds were enough to see the Orlando Magic past the Bucks 93-90.
The Bulls are 7501.00 to be crowned NBA champions this season, with the Celtics 9.00 and the Miami Heat 3.50.
Don't forget you can earn up to 50% more on your NBA pre-game parlays with bet365's fantastic 50% Parlay Bonus.
View all Basketball lines