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Carmelo Anthony Drills Game-Sealing Jumper Over LeBron James (GIF)

By Sam Richmond

Apr 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) look on against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks won 110-81. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) look on against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks won 110-81. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Carmelo Anthony knocked down a pull-up jumper over LeBron James to seal the New York Knicks’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The New York Knicks spoiled LeBron James’ first game back with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, defeating the Cavs 95-90 at the Quicken Loans Arena.

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The game came right down to the wire and Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony knocked down a pull-up jumper that gave New York what proved to be an insurmountable five-point lead with 25 seconds left.

Watch the GIF of the play below:

It’s a fantastic shot by Melo, considering James, one of the best defenders in the league was right in his face.

But Melo is regarded as one of the best offensive players in the NBA for a reason and he drilled the tough shot.

Carmelo finished the game with 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting with six assists. LeBron struggled throughout the contest, ending the night with 17 points on 5-of-15 shooting with five rebounds and eight turnovers.

The Knicks next game comes Sunday at home against the Charlotte Hornets. Cleveland will look to get its first win of the season on Friday against the Chicago Bulls on the road.

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