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NBA: New York 120, Cleveland 103

NEW YORK, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- Jeremy Lin bounced back from a dismal showing to score 19 points and hand out 13 assists Wednesday, launching New York to a 120-103 decision over Cleveland.

In his previous outing against Miami, Lin made only 1-of-11 shots from the floor and committed eight turnovers. He turned the ball over just once against the Cavaliers in pushing the Knicks to their 10th win in 13 games.

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New York dominated the second half after trailing by 12 at the break.

Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points for the Knicks and Steve Novak contributed 17 while hitting five 3-pointers.

Cleveland, which lost its third straight, got 23 points and 10 rebounds from Antawn Jamison.

New York hit half its field goal attempts, but was only 28-of-42 from the foul line.

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