G Arron Afflalo, an eight-year pro acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers, poured in 29 points and was clutch from the line down the stretch as the Knicks let a 20-point lead shrink to single digits late in the game.The shooting guard was 8-for-8 from the line in the last two minutes for the Knicks (12-14), scoring 12 of his team's 29 fourth-quarter points.It was the second time this season Afflalo led New York in scoring."I'm trying to play within the rhythm of our offense and take advantage of some of the double teams and the way we moved the ball," Afflalo said. "The goal is to be efficient. It is not always about volume. Sometimes it is about taking advantage of the opportunity."

G Arron Afflalo had 13 points and eight rebounds Wednesday.

G Arron Afflalo led the Knicks with a season-high 31 points while shooting 13-for-19 from the floor in an overtime loss to the Rockets. "Obviously, it is tough," Affalo said. "I'm extremely proud of my teammates. I thought everybody stepped up and did the best that they could. I thought that it was a few little rebounds and a few turnovers, some small things."

G Arron Afflalo made his Knicks regular-season debut Wednesday. Afflalo was back after missing the first eight games of the season with a strained hamstring. He started and played 28 minutes, finishing with 12 points and six rebounds.

G Aaron Afflalo was back Wednesday night after missing the first eight games of the season with a strained hamstring. Affalo replaced G Sasha Vujacic in the starting lineup.

G Arron Afflalo (hamstring) did not play Tuesday but could make his Knicks debut Wednesday in Charlotte. He missed nearly a month with the injury and when he does return coach Derek Fisher said he would keep the 30-year-old from playing both games of back-to-back sets.

G Arron Afflalo missed his seventh straight game with a hamstring injury to start the season.

Arron Afflalo missed his sixth straight game on Friday night with a strained left hamstring.

G Arron Afflalo missed his sixth straight game on Friday with a strained left hamstring.

G Arron Afflalo has been sidelined since the start of the season with a hamstring injury. Knicks coach Derek Fisher said Monday there is no timetable for Afflalo's return. "He's getting closer," said Fisher. "He's progressing the way we want him to, but it's tough to put a hard date on his return."

G Arron Afflalo was out with a strained left hamstring. He reportedly might miss up to two weeks.

New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo did not practice Sunday because of a hamstring injury, according to ESPN.

New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo did not practice Sunday because of a hamstring injury, according to ESPN. Afflalo left the preseason finale against the Boston Celtics on Thursday after aggravating the injury, which held him out for two weeks prior to the game. There has been no word as to whether Afflalo will be able to play in the regular-season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. "I can't overanalyze something we don't understand just yet," Knicks head coach Derek Fisher told New York Newsday. "We'll take a look at him closer over the next couple of days and kind of figure out what the program is and what the treatment plan is and then we can kind of decide whether we should be concerned. Until we really understand where he is, I don't think we can predict where he'll be on Wednesday night." Sasha Vujacic or Langston Galloway would likely take Afflalo's spot in the starting lineup if he is unable to play.

New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo returned to practice Thursday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to the team's official website.

New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo returned to practice Thursday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to the team's official website. Afflalo missed roughly a week because of the injury, but he expects to play in both of the team's preseason games this weekend. “It felt good," Afflalo said. “I had an extended vacation. The training staff has been great with me in terms of rehab. Now it’s getting acclimated with my teammates. I got two days of training camp in, so it seems like it’s been awhile. I’m familiar [with the offense]. I’ve been standing here watching every day, so I’m excited. My wind is great. It’s more or less getting a continuity with my teammates." Afflalo will likely be on a minutes restriction Friday and Saturday, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Knicks coach Derek Fisher said that Afflalo (hamstring) is unlikely to play in either of the team's preseason games this week, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

The Knicks are set to face the 76ers on Monday and the Celtics on Friday, and only have two games remaining on the exhibition schedule thereafter. Afflalo, who joined the Knicks this offseason on a two-year, $16 million pact, is still projected to be in the starting lineup when the regular season tips off, but the lack of preseason reps could result in him seeing lower-than-normal minutes counts in the early going. He's been dealing with the sore left hamstring since Oct. 2.

Afflalo (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's tilt against the Sixers, Ian Begley of ESPN reports.

This likely marks the third consecutive preseason game that Afflalo will miss, as he hasn't been able to recover from the hamstring injury that's plagued him throughout the start of October. If he does end up missing Monday's game, his next chance to return will be against the Celtics on Friday, which gives him plenty of time to rest in the meantime. We'll have to wait and see what his practice workload is during the week before making any conclusions about his status for Friday.

Afflalo (hamstring) remained unavailable for Friday's preseason win over the Wizards.

Afflalo may have had a shot at playing if he had been able to practice Thursday, but when that failed to materialize, Knicks coach Derek Fisher opted to sit him for a second consecutive game. The veteran guard's next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Monday.

Afflalo (hamstring) hopes to play in Friday's preseason game against the Wizards, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.

Afflalo has been sidelined for a few days with a sore left hamstring, but it appears he is close to getting back on the court. He will have plenty of time to get back into playing shape with the regular season still a few weeks away.

Afflalo (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's exhibition against Brazilian club team Bauru, Steve Popper of the Bergen Record reports.

The announcement comes as no surprise after Afflalo missed the past four days of practice with a sore hamstring. The Knicks are expected to go with Jerian Grant or Langston Galloway as their starter at shooting guard for the game, but Afflalo will top the depth chart at the position once he returns to full health.

Afflalo (ankle) was held out of practice again Tuesday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.

Afflalo has been held out since Saturday while battling a sore hamstring, and with the regular season only three weeks away, the Knicks will continue to be cautious with their projected starting shooting guard.

Afflalo (hamstring) is still being held out of practice.

The hamstring injury appears minor, but the Knicks are probably taking precautionary measures as Afflalo will most likely start at shooting guard this season.