Anthony, who ditchedhistrademark cornrowsfor aclose-cropped cut, was held to a single bucketuntil sinking consecutivebaskets to help the Nuggets slice itto 93-91 with 4minutesleft.
With a section of New York fans leading "M-V-P" chants with every bucket, Anthony scored 12 consecutive points in the third quarter as the Knicks kept a Cavs team staggering to the finish at a distance.