NEW YORK -- Perhaps lost in Carmelo Anthony's 42-point outburst and game-winning three-point play Sunday night against the Atlanta Hawks was the continued progression of Amar'e Stoudemire.

Stoudemire went for 18 points, eight rebounds and one block in the Knicks thrilling 106-104 victory.

Stoudemire scored eight points in the fourth quarter, including six straight at one stretch and two key foul shots that gave the Knicks a 103-102 lead.