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Melo-less Knicks ease by Heat behind Felton Associated Press, ESPN.com Raymond Felton scored a season-high 27 points, and the New York Knicks connected on 18 3-pointers to more than offset the absence of Carmelo Anthony while topping the Miami Heat 112-92 on Thursday night.
	Minus 'Melo, Knicks beat Heat for 2nd time this season Dec 6, 2012 CNNSI.com Playing without Carmelo Anthony and despite a near triple-double from LeBron James, the Knicks hit eight three-pointers in the third quarter and cruised past the Heat 112-92 in Miami.
	Beasts Of The East: Carmelo Anthony was key in Knicks' November win o… Dec 6, 2012 CNNSI.com Carmelo Anthony was key in Knicks' November win over the Heat, but is not in the lineup because of stitches on his hand. Miami looks to rebound from a loss to Washington. Follow here.
	Anthony Sits One Out Dec 6, 2012 Nate Taylor, nytimes.com After getting stitches for a cut finger, Carmelo Anthony was told by Coach Mike Woodson to sit out Thursday's game against the Miami Heat.
	Knicks' Anthony out vs. Heat with finger injury Dec 6, 2012 nba.com Carmelo Anthony will not play in the New York Knicks' game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night, one day after getting five stitches in the middle finger of his left hand.
	Melo out for Knicks day after receiving stitches Dec 6, 2012 Jared Zwerling, ESPN.com Carmelo Anthony did not play in the New York Knicks' game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night, one day after getting five stitches in the middle finger of his left hand.
	Carmelo Anthony (game-time decision, cut left middle finger) offers Pop zing to say he’ll be at Knicks/Heat Dec 6, 2012 Dan Devine, yahoo.com Carmelo Anthony's hand might not have been feeling 100 percent following his New York Knicks' too-close-for-comfort road win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. But he was still feeling up to making jokes, which is about all you can ask for, …
	5-on-5: Knicks vs. Heat Dec 6, 2012 ESPN.com, ESPN.com Roundtable: We discuss the battle in Miami between Eastern leaders
	Ian Thomsen: Appreciate Heat now, as upcoming tax threatens a potential dynasty Dec 6, 2012 Iam Thomsen, CNNSI.com Whether you love or hate the Miami Heat, you ought to appreciate their runs at the championship over the next two seasons. Because owner Micky Arison may not be able to afford his team by 2014-15.