He’s not a Knick? Hou betcha!
put out on Twitter what he wanted and the media sort of took control of that,” Anderson said.
The Knicks sure could’ve used Anderson, as he scored 21 points — more than every Knicks player but Tim Hardaway Jr. (23).
“It feels good to play well in Madison Square Garden at any time,” Anderson said.
When asked if the rumors have had any effect in the Rockets locker room, coach Mike D’Antoni jokingly said, “I just say you guys (the media) don’t know what you’re talking about. Fake news, right?”
Anderson was motivated by the rumors and came back down 12 pounds from last season.
“He’s a professional and a great guy to coach,” D’Antoni said. and a photo of New York’s skyline was showed on the main screen.
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and their loved ones,” the Knicks PA announcer said, leading into the moment of silence.
Following Tuesday’s attack, the Rockets had to cancel their afternoon shootaround.
The team was staying at a hotel in Battery Park, near where the attack occurred. Heavy police activity in the area made it impossible for the Rockets to make it to MSG.