The Knicks are 2-8 since Carmelo Anthony returned from injury on Feb. 20.

They were 7-1 in the eight games Anthony missed due to injury (he played just six minutes in the Knicks win over Utah on Feb. 6, so we're counting that one, too).

It's unfair to pin all of New York's struggles on Anthony. Jeremy Lin has come back down to earth a bit, Mike D'Antoni has tinkered again and again with the rotation, the schedule's been difficult and they missed Tyson Chanlder on defense for two games.

But the numbers are pretty staggering.

Since Anthony returned on Feb. 20, the Knicks are averaging 109.8 points per 100 possessions with Anthony off the floor and just 97.6 points per 100 possessions with him on the floor.

Even worse, they are allowing 107.1 points per 100 possessions with Anthony on the floor and just 95.1 points per 100 with him off the floor.

They're also shooting 5.6 percent better with Anthony off the floor. With Anthony on the floor, opponents are shooting 4.5 percent higher. Yikes.

Damning numbers, to be sure. One thing to remember: the Knicks' second unit has played well at times since Anthony's return, so that's one factor in the statistical splits.

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