The New York Knicks win a huge one against the Bucks last night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks 89-80 win over the Bucks opened up a 2.5 game lead over Milwaukee in the race for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 28. Jeremy Lin and Amarie Stoudamire both missed the game because of injury. Mike Dunleavy came off the bench to lead Milwaukee in scoring with 26 on 11 of 14 shooting. Brandon Jennings added 15. The Bucks host Atlanta tonight. The tip is set for 7pm.