NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony sparked New York's second consecutive one-sided win Friday, scoring 20 points in the Knicks' 121-83 triumph over Orlando.
The two straight victories have come after New York had dropped nine in a row. The Knicks defeated Brooklyn on Thursday 113-83.
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New York outscored the Magic 62-29 in the second half, hitting 53 percent from the field overall and making 17-of-34 from 3-point range.
Andrea Bargnani and J.R. Smith had 17 points each for the Knicks and Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 15.
Orlando lost its fourth in a row and fell for the eighth time in nine road games this season.
Arron Afflalo paced the Magic with 20 points.