Knicks cruise while Grizzlies hang on to even series

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points with 16 being a part of a 30-2 New York onslaught in the second half as the Knicks tore apart the Indiana Pacers, 105-79, to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at one game apiece. Iman Shumpert added 15 points and Raymond Felton scored 14 as the Knicks turned a close game into a blowout over the final 15 minutes. Both teams will travel to Indianapolis for Game 3 this Saturday.




Mike Conley scored 26 points and fueled a late Memphis run as the Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 99-93, to tie the series at one and gain home-court advantage in the Western Conference semifinals. Conley hit a 3-pointer from the left wing with 1:58 left to put the Grizzlies ahead to stay and spark a string of 10 straight Memphis points. The Grizzlies and the Thunder will head to Memphis for the next two games, with Game 3 to be played this Saturday.