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NBA-Green leads way on offense, defense for Heat

Nov 27 (The Sports Xchange) - Gerald Green scored a season-high 25 points in Miami's 97-78 win over New York on Friday, but his defensive effort against Knicks' Carmelo Anthony might have been the most impressive part of his performance.

Green, starting in place of injured forward Luol Deng, and rookie forward Justise Winslow held Anthony scoreless for the final three quarters on 0-for-8 shooting at Madison Square Garden, limiting him to a season-low 11 points.

"I respect 'Melo a lot," Green said. "I've been a fan of him before I've even been in this league.

"I just try to take the challenge.