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Carmelo Anthony scored a team-high 30 points in 22 minutes before leaving the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury in Mike D’Antoni’s return to Madison Square Garden.

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In a stunning reversal, the Los Angeles Lakers hired Mike D’Antoni late Sunday night, spurning Phil Jackson, whose contract demands were apparently too steep. D’Antoni will sign a four-year deal worth $12 million, according to reports. His debut on the Lakers bench could be delayed a few weeks while he recovers from knee-replacement surgery.

Mike D'Antoni and his system are out, Mike Woodson is in and the New York Knicks' first practice with their interim head coach had the feel of training camp all over again.

Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony both played well and the Knicks shook off the surprising departure of coach Mike D'Antoni to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 121-79 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing

Coach Mike D’Antoni leaves in his fourth season, with the Knicks on a six-game losing streak and his offensive system at odds with the style of play of the star player Carmelo Anthony.