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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson says point guard Raymond Felton is feeling better and will be back in the starting lineup.

Felton will return to the floor Monday night against the Magic after missing New York's past six games with a strained left hamstring. But Woodson said forward Metta World Peace will miss his second straight game with a sore left knee.

The Knicks, coming off a loss to Memphis on Saturday, have struggled during stretches this season because of injuries. They have beaten the Magic in each of their past seven meetings.

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NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce has been fined $15,000 for making excessive and unnecessary contact with George Hill of the Indiana Pacers, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.

The incident, which was called a Flagrant Foul 2, occurred with 4:22 remaining in the third quarter of the Nets' 103-86 loss the Pacers on Monday Dec. 23, at Barclays Center.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Life without Marc Gasol has been difficult for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Now a franchise that was one step from the NBA Finals last season is fighting to stay out of the Western Conference basement, with a 12-15 record and a seemingly endless list of injuries.

That's one reason the team's current two-game winning streak - including Monday's 104-94 victory over Utah Jazz - is a welcome burst of good news. It's the first time the Grizzlies have won two straight in more than a month.

"It's good to feel good and they deserve to feel good because they've been working hard in practice and in games," Memphis coach Dave Joerger said. "Maybe the wheels on the train are starting to roll for us."

Climbing in the Western Conference has been difficult without Gasol, the NBA's reigning defensive player of the year who is also averaging 16 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Memphis has a 5-10 record since Gasol limped off the court against San Antonio on Nov. 22 with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

Joerger said on Monday that he didn't know when the 7-footer would be back in the lineup. Gasol tweeted a picture of himself last week throwing his crutches into the trash, but he hasn't returned to practice.

That's another reason the Grizzlies aren't getting too giddy about the past two wins, which have come against the Knicks and Jazz. Those two teams have a combined 17-41 record.

"We're not going to pat ourselves on the back just yet," Memphis guard Tony Allen said. "Coming in, playing teams like New York and Utah, I believe we're supposed to get those wins. We did a good job of doing that and now we've got a big test against the Houston Rockets (on Thursday). Those are the ones we need to climb up in the standings."

Gasol's absence has been the Grizzlies' most glaring problem, but other starters have also dealt with nagging injuries. Mike Conley missed two games last week because of a thigh injury. Tayshaun Prince has missed the past three games with a sore left knee.

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Anthony led the Knicks with 19 points before leaving the game Monday night with 7:26 left in the third quarter.

Without him, the Magic rallied to cut what had been a 25-point deficit to just a point. But the Knicks were able to hang on down the stretch to preserve the victory.

Anthony said in the locker room afterward that he is remaining optimistic about the severity of the sprain.

"I am walking," Anthony said. "I think I caught it before it rolled all the way but it rolled pretty bad. So we will evaluate everything (Tuesday). The good thing is I am able to walk with a little bit of pain. We will figure it out tomorrow. The pain was just too much. I was actually trying to walk it off to see if I could come back into the game.

"There wasn't any reason for me to go out there and risk it anymore."

Woodson also was trying to remain positive for the latest in what has been a string of injuries to his players this season.

The Knicks next play Oklahoma City on Christmas Day.

"Melo's a tough kid," Woodson said. "He doesn't sit out very often and we just have to wait and see how he feels tomorrow, see how he is an we'll go from there."

The Knicks also lost point guard Raymond Felton late in the fourth quarter to what coach Mike Woodson was as a tweaked groin. Felton was just making his return to action after a six-game absence because of strained left hamstring.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) --

Anthony led the Knicks with 19 points before leaving the game Monday night with 7:26 left in the third quarter.

Without him, the Magic rallied to cut what had been a 25-point deficit to just a point. But the Knicks were able to hang on down the stretch to preserve the victory.

Anthony said in the locker room afterward that he is remaining optimistic about the severity of the sprain.

"I am walking," Anthony said. "I think I caught it before it rolled all the way but it rolled pretty bad. So we will evaluate everything (Tuesday). The good thing is I am able to walk with a little bit of pain. We will figure it out tomorrow. The pain was just too much. I was actually trying to walk it off to see if I could come back into the game.

"There wasn't any reason for me to go out there and risk it anymore."

Woodson also was trying to remain positive for the latest in what has been a string of injuries to his players this season.

The Knicks next play Oklahoma City on Christmas Day.

"Melo's a tough kid," Woodson said. "He doesn't sit out very often and we just have to wait and see how he feels tomorrow, see how he is an we'll go from there."

The Knicks also lost point guard Raymond Felton late in the fourth quarter to what coach Mike Woodson was as a tweaked groin. Felton was just making his return to action after a six-game absence because of strained left hamstring.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Life without Marc Gasol has been difficult for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Now a franchise that was one step from the NBA Finals last season is fighting to stay out of the Western Conference basement, with a 12-15 record and a seemingly endless list of injuries.

That's one reason the team's current two-game winning streak - including Monday's 104-94 victory over Utah Jazz - is a welcome burst of good news. It's the first time the Grizzlies have won two straight in more than a month.

"It's good to feel good and they deserve to feel good because they've been working hard in practice and in games," Memphis coach Dave Joerger said. "Maybe the wheels on the train are starting to roll for us."

Climbing in the Western Conference has been difficult without Gasol, the NBA's reigning defensive player of the year who is also averaging 16 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Memphis has a 5-10 record since Gasol limped off the court against San Antonio on Nov. 22 with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

Joerger said on Monday that he didn't know when the 7-footer would be back in the lineup. Gasol tweeted a picture of himself last week throwing his crutches into the trash, but he hasn't returned to practice.

That's another reason the Grizzlies aren't getting too giddy about the past two wins, which have come against the Knicks and Jazz. Those two teams have a combined 17-41 record.

"We're not going to pat ourselves on the back just yet," Memphis guard Tony Allen said. "Coming in, playing teams like New York and Utah, I believe we're supposed to get those wins. We did a good job of doing that and now we've got a big test against the Houston Rockets (on Thursday). Those are the ones we need to climb up in the standings."

Gasol's absence has been the Grizzlies' most glaring problem, but other starters have also dealt with nagging injuries. Mike Conley missed two games last week because of a thigh injury. Tayshaun Prince has missed the past three games with a sore left knee.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Life without Marc Gasol has been difficult for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Now a franchise that was one step from the NBA Finals last season is fighting to stay out of the Western Conference basement, with a 12-15 record and a seemingly endless list of injuries.

That's one reason the team's current two-game winning streak - including Monday's 104-94 victory over Utah Jazz - is a welcome burst of good news. It's the first time the Grizzlies have won two straight in more than a month.

"It's good to feel good and they deserve to feel good because they've been working hard in practice and in games," Memphis coach Dave Joerger said. "Maybe the wheels on the train are starting to roll for us."

Climbing in the Western Conference has been difficult without Gasol, the NBA's reigning defensive player of the year who is also averaging 16 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Memphis has a 5-10 record since Gasol limped off the court against San Antonio on Nov. 22 with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

Joerger said on Monday that he didn't know when the 7-footer would be back in the lineup. Gasol tweeted a picture of himself last week throwing his crutches into the trash, but he hasn't returned to practice.

That's another reason the Grizzlies aren't getting too giddy about the past two wins, which have come against the Knicks and Jazz. Those two teams have a combined 17-41 record.

"We're not going to pat ourselves on the back just yet," Memphis guard Tony Allen said. "Coming in, playing teams like New York and Utah, I believe we're supposed to get those wins. We did a good job of doing that and now we've got a big test against the Houston Rockets (on Thursday). Those are the ones we need to climb up in the standings."

Gasol's absence has been the Grizzlies' most glaring problem, but other starters have also dealt with nagging injuries. Mike Conley missed two games last week because of a thigh injury. Tayshaun Prince has missed the past three games with a sore left knee.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) --

Anthony led the Knicks with 19 points before leaving the game Monday night with 7:26 left in the third quarter.

Without him, the Magic rallied to cut what had been a 25-point deficit to just a point. But the Knicks were able to hang on down the stretch to preserve the victory.

Anthony said in the locker room afterward that he is remaining optimistic about the severity of the sprain.

"I am walking," Anthony said. "I think I caught it before it rolled all the way but it rolled pretty bad. So we will evaluate everything (Tuesday). The good thing is I am able to walk with a little bit of pain. We will figure it out tomorrow. The pain was just too much. I was actually trying to walk it off to see if I could come back into the game.

"There wasn't any reason for me to go out there and risk it anymore."

Woodson also was trying to remain positive for the latest in what has been a string of injuries to his players this season.

The Knicks next play Oklahoma City on Christmas Day.

"Melo's a tough kid," Woodson said. "He doesn't sit out very often and we just have to wait and see how he feels tomorrow, see how he is an we'll go from there."

The Knicks also lost point guard Raymond Felton late in the fourth quarter to what coach Mike Woodson was as a tweaked groin. Felton was just making his return to action after a six-game absence because of strained left hamstring.

NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce has been fined $15,000 for making excessive and unnecessary contact with George Hill of the Indiana Pacers, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.

The incident, which was called a Flagrant Foul 2, occurred with 4:22 remaining in the third quarter of the Nets' 103-86 loss the Pacers on Monday Dec. 23, at Barclays Center.

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NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce has been fined $15,000 for making excessive and unnecessary contact with George Hill of the Indiana Pacers, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.

The incident, which was called a Flagrant Foul 2, occurred with 4:22 remaining in the third quarter of the Nets' 103-86 loss the Pacers on Monday Dec. 23, at Barclays Center.

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