Carmelo Anthony returns to Knicks line up

NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony started for the New York Knicks on Sunday night against the Miami Heat after missing two games because of back spasms.

The Knicks (4-13) lost both games without Anthony.

Dwyane Wade returned for the Heat after missing seven games with a hamstring injury. The Heat (8-7) went 3-4 without Wade.

This is the first meeting of the year between the two teams.