NBA 2015: Knicks vs 76ers JAN 21

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant blocks a shot by New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas during a game on Jan. 21, 2015, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

(Chris Szagola | The Associated Press)

There wasn't much to be excited about as the NBA's two worst teams, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, took the court on Wednesday.

However, the game did feature three former Syracuse University stars in Carmelo Anthony, Michael Carter-Williams and Jerami Grant.

All three played well, but Grant had the most surprising and highlight-worthy effort with eight blocks in just 25 minutes in the 98-91 win for the Knicks.

The NBA rookie record for blocked shots in a game is 15 by Manute Bol for the Washington Bullets in a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 25, 1986.

Jerami Grant is one of just 8 players in the last 20 years to block 8 shots in less than 25 minutes in a game. — max (@MaxOnTwitter) January 22, 2015

Grant only had four points, but the 76ers outscored the Knicks by 14 points during his time on the court.

Anthony had a double-double with 27 points and 11 rebounds in the second straight win for the Knicks.

Carter-Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 27 points, sevens assists, six rebounds and five steals in the loss.

Here's a look at how players with ties to Central New York fared on Wednesday:

Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks): played 40 minutes with 27 points (8-for-24 FGs, 2-for-7 3-pointers), 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in 98-91 win at Philadelphia. Up next: vs. Orlando, 7:30 p.m. Friday (MSG)

Michael Carter-Williams (Philadelphia 76ers): played 38 minutes with 27 points (10-for-26 FGs, 0-for-1 3-pointers), 7 assists, 6 rebounds and 5 steals in 98-91 loss vs. New York. Up next: vs. Toronto, 7 p.m. Friday

Tyler Ennis (Phoenix Suns): did not play (coach's decision). Up next: vs. Houston, 9 p.m. Friday

Jerami Grant (Philadelphia 76ers): played 25 minutes with 4 points (1-for-2 FGs, 0-for-1 3-pointers), 8 blocks, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 98-91 loss vs. New York. Up next: vs. Toronto, 7 p.m. Friday

Wes Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers): played 29 minutes with 8 points (2-for-11 FGs, 0-for-5 3-pointers), 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in 96-80 loss at New Orleans. Up next: at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Friday

Dion Waiters (Oklahoma City Thunder): played 34 minutes with 8 points (4-for-12 FGs, 0-for-4 3-pointers), 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 105-103 OT win at Washington. Up next: at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Friday