GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Count Carmelo Anthony and Jason Kidd among Gregg Popovich's biggest fans.

Both Knicks said they applauded Popovich's decision to let four of his top five scorers miss Thursday night's San Antonio Spurs game at Miami, won by the Heat, 105-100.

"I thought it was great," Kidd said Friday at shootaround prior to the Knicks 108-87 victory over the hapless Washington Wizards.