Daily NBA Fix 12-7-13: Rockets Rolling, Knicks Crushing, Kobe Lurking

NEW YORK KNICKS 121, Orlando Magic 83

Dec 6, 2013; New York, NY, USA; The New York Knicks celebrate against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won the game 121-83. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Thrashed, Crushed, Obliterated – If you didn’t see the teams, you’d think the Knicks took one on the chin. Instead, they were the ones doling out the punishment again. Carmelo Anthony scored 20 with 11 rebounds and three steals and Andrea Bargnani scored 17 with eight rebounds and two blocks (without Italian Stallion act). Arron Afflalo (20 points) did his best to keep them in the game, but it wasn’t meant to be.

HOUSTON ROCKETS 105, Golden State Warriors 83

Start to Finish – The Rockets dominated at home behind James Harden’s 34 points and Dwight Howard’s 22, 18 rebounds and three blocks (12-20 FT). Despite shooting just 6-for-28 from the 3-point line, the Rockets used defense and a solid rebounding advantage (52-43) to put away the Warriors. The Dubs shot just 35.5 percent as a team and got 22 points, five assists and three steals from Stephen Curry.