New York Knicks ll forward Carmelo Anthony (7) strips the ball away from Dallas Mavericks' Elton Brand (42) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' Jason Kidd (5) comes away with a steal against Dallas Mavericks' Chris Kaman, not pictured, as O.J. Mayo (32) gives chase in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' O.J. Mayo (32) is knocked backwards after taking an elbow from New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. Anthony was charged with a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) and Tyson Chandler, right, defend against Dallas Mavericks' Chris Kaman in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' Rasheed Wallace, left, talks with head coach Mike Woods, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Kaman (35), Shawn Marion (0) and Troy Murphy, rear, defend as New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler, center, shoots in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' J.R. Smith, center, is fouled by Dallas Mavericks' Dominique Jones (20) as Jones and Elton Brand (42) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Kaman, center left, defends against a shot by New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony as Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6), Mavericks' O.J. Mayo, left, and Shawn Marion (0) watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts as he walks back to the bench after fouling out late in the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-111. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) holds his jaw after being hit by Dallas Mavericks' Chris Kaman on a drive to the basket late in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-111. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' O.J. Mayo (32) drives past New York Knicks' Jason Kidd, left, on his way to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. Mayo had a game-high 27 points in their 114-111 win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) drives against Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-111. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

New York Knicks' Jason Kidd (5) and J.R. Smith (8) defend as Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter (25) attempts a drive to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-111. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle shouts instructions at his team while on offense against the New York Knicks in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-111. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Mavericks' Elton Brand, bottom left, watches as Darren Collison (4) attempts a shot under pressure from New York Knicks' Steve Novak, right, in the second thalf of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 114-111. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)