Anthony missed 2 games with back spasms; Wade returns from hamstring injury for the Heat

Carmelo Anthony started for the New York Knicks on Sunday night against the Miami Heat after missing two games because of back spasms.

The Knicks (4-13) lost both games without Anthony.

Dwyane Wade returned for the Heat after missing seven games with a hamstring injury. The Heat (8-7) went 3-4 without Wade.

This is the first meeting of the year between the two teams.