New York Knicks

Carmelo Anthony got away with a lot down stretch of Jazz game

Published Jan. 22, 2016 1:56 p.m. ET

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The NBA has started releasing detailed evaluations of the officiating from the last two minutes and overtime periods of games for a reason. It wants to be transparent with its referee mistakes during the most important parts of games. Because of that, we now have confirmation that Carmelo Anthony could've been called for a few violations which went unnoticed during the Jazz's overtime loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

From the Last Two-Minute Report:

Anthony (NYK) grabs and holds Hayward (UTA) affecting his FOM during the inbounds play.

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Anthony (NYK) grabs and holds Burke’s (UTA) arm as he sets the screen, affecting his ability to defend.

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Anthony (NYK) moves his pivot foot while trying to pass out of the double team. The official is looking for any illegal contact and does not pick up the pivot foot.

Anthony didn't just get lucky down the stretch. Actually, the Utah game was one of his best of the season. The Knicks star finished with 30 points, nine assists and seven boards. Two of those dimes turned into threes for Arron Afflalo and Langston Galloway, respectively, as the Knicks took the lead late.

(h/t NBC Sports for the find)