76ers-Knicks Best/Worst: Anderson, Holiday and third-quarter turnovers

Here is my look at some of the best and worst performances from the 76ers' 105-102 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center:

Best performance: This was a tough one, because Dario Saric had a team-high 21 points to go with a game-high 10 rebounds. He even took over in the fourth quarter. But I had to give it to his Sixers teammate Justin Anderson, who finished with career-tying 19 points. The reserve swingman, who the Sixers acquired on Feb. 23 in a trade from the Dallas Maverick, made 8 of 12 shots - including going 3 of 6 on three-pointers. He opened the game by making his first seven shots and carried the team before Saric got hot.  Anderson's biggest shot was his basket that gave the Sixers a 103-102 lead with 24.3 seconds left. He also went toe-to-toe with Carmelo Anthony, frustrating the Knicks standout with his in-your-face defense.

Worst performance: This goes to Justin Holiday. The Knicks reserve guard was held scoreless after missing his lone shot attempt in 18 minutes, 13 seconds. He grabbed two rebounds and had more personal fouls (two) than assists (one). The former Sixer graded out a game-worst minus 15, meaning the Knicks were outscored by 15 points when he was on the floor.

Worst defensive performance: This goes to the poor Knicks guarding Saric in the fourth quarter. That's when the power forward made 3 of 5 shots and 5 of 6 free throws to finish with 12 points.

 Best defensive performance: Robert Covington blocked a game-high five shots and had a steal. But Anderson gets this award for his tough defense on Anthony.  The Knicks small forward had  a tough time scoring with Anderson guarding. The new Sixer also got in the All-Stars head.

Best performance in a losing effort: Knicks power forward Lance Thomas gets this award after finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

Worst statistics: This goes to Sixers' third-quarter turnovers. They committed seven in the quarter.

Best statistics: The Knicks made all eight of their foul shots in the first quarter.

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