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Anthony scores 39, Knicks top Magic in OT

By Associated Press
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New York Knicks' Bill Walker, right, scranmbles after a loose ball with Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

New York Knicks’ Bill Walker, right, scranmbles after a loose ball with Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, fights for a rebound with New York Knicks' Shawne Williams (3) and Carmelo Anthony during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, fights for a rebound with New York Knicks’ Shawne Williams (3) and Carmelo Anthony during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon, right, looks to pass as he is pressured by New York Knicks' Toney Douglas during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon, right, looks to pass as he is pressured by New York Knicks’ Toney Douglas during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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New York Knicks' Shelden Williams, right, runs into Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson as he puts up a shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

New York Knicks’ Shelden Williams, right, runs into Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson as he puts up a shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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New York Knicks' Bill Walker, right, scranmbles after a loose ball with Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, fights for a rebound with New York Knicks' Shawne Williams (3) and Carmelo Anthony during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon, right, looks to pass as he is pressured by New York Knicks' Toney Douglas during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
New York Knicks' Shelden Williams, right, runs into Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson as he puts up a shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 28, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Hours after saying the game was "almost a must win" for the Knicks, Anthony added 10 rebounds, and the Knicks got some help when Dwight Howard fouled out in the extra session, then picked up his NBA-leading 17th technical foul.

Amare Stoudemire had 20 points for the Knicks, who won for just the second time in 11 games and inched closer to their first playoff berth since 2004.

Howard rebounded from a quiet first half to finish with 29 points and 18 rebounds, but Orlando didn't score after he picked up his sixth foul.

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