Every big night of Carmelo Anthony scoring is gonna include some isolation brilliance -- some jab-steppin', some spinning and winning, and some bully ball off the dribble. That's fine, and it was a pleasure to watch Melo excel on his own in the Knicks' win over the Wizards.
Melo's got some solid teammates this season, though, and they can each help make his offense flourish. We talked a bit last night about how Melo setting screens and Melo passing out of traps keyed some splendid moments, but even when Melo's calling his own number, there are ways this roster makes his life easier.