Live NBA Blog: New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls (4/11/13)

Welcome to HoopsHabit.com’s live blog for the New York Knicks’ visit to the United Center — where they will take on the Chicago Bulls.

Can Carmelo keep up his red-hot form?

Photo Credit: Scott Mecum, Flickr.com

The New York Knicks are flying, having won 13 games in a row, helping them secure their first Atlantic Division title since 1994. Chicago know all about streaks; The Bulls were the team that ended Miami’s historic 27-game streak in March. However, they haven’t been able to replicate that form recently, as they have slumped to two losses in their last two games — both against lottery teams (Detroit and Toronto). The Bulls roster is down to the bare bones: Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah are ruled out, with Taj Gibson and Luol Deng listed as ”game-time decisions”.

Carmelo Anthony will be looking to keep up his red-hot shooting form in his bid to win his first ever scoring title. Melo has scored 40.6 points and grabbed 8.2 rebounds while shooting 61.1 percent from the field and 58.6 percent (17 for 29) from 3-point range in his five games in April. Will he be able to keep us this form, or will Tom Thibodeau’s team break yet another streak?