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NBA: New York 93, Portland 84

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Published: Dec. 7, 2009 at 11:50 PM

NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Larry Hughes scored 21 points for the New York Knicks, who jumped ahead in the second quarter Monday and went on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-84.

David Lee pitched in with 17 points. Daniulo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler had 14 apiece for the Knicks.

An 18-4 spurt in the second sent the Knicks on their way to a third straight victory, their longest win streak this season.

New York connected on half of its 3-point attempts -- 13-of-26.

Brandon Roy led the Blazers with 27 points. LaMarcus Aldridge added 19.

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Topics: Brandon Roy, David Lee, Larry Hughes, Wilson Chandler
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