Stephen Curry welcomed fans back to Madison Square Garden, by scoring 37 points and leading the Golden State Warriors to a 114-106 victory over the New York Knicks.
Spike Lee told ESPN that he wouldn't be attending another Knicks home game this season after a disagreement with MSG officials over which elevator he could use.
Julius Randle lead the New York Knicks to a 110-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who played without Kyrie Irving following the news of Kobe Bryant's death.
Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle combined for 24 points as the New York Knicks spoiled Carmelo's strong return to Madison Square Garden by beating Portland 117-93.
Harden not only notched his career high with 61 points, but tied Bryant's record for a visiting player at the current MSG. The Rockets edged New York 114-110.
Shep Garner hit the 3-pointer that brought Madison Square Garden to its feet and helped send Penn State on its way to an NIT title in an 82-66 win over Utah.
Taveion Hollingsworth scored 30 points to lead Western Kentucky to the final four of the NIT for the first time since 1948 with a 92-84 win over Oklahoma State.