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Knicks, Rockets lock arms during anthem

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Ahead of their preseason game Tuesday, the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets came together and locked arms during the national anthem as a demonstration of unity.

Both Joakim Noah and Carmelo Anthony have been in the news lately for their stances on societal and political issues, while hinting their club could try to respectfully make a statement during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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They joined the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, and Boston Celtics as NBA teams that have interlocked arms during the anthem this preseason, though New York and Houston are the first to submit a joint showing.

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