Carmelo Anthony doubtful for Oklahoma City Thunder game

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony is considered a doubt to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night due to a back problem.

The team has listed Anthony as doubtful due to back spasms he first started suffering from during Monday's loss to the Houston Rockets.

Anthony revealed on Wednesday that he remained "stiff" and "sore" due to the spasms, although coach Derek Fisher suggested that his condition is improving.

The 30-year-old has previously complained of discomfort in his left knee which surfaced during the second game of the season and so the Knicks will be wary of pushing his return.

However, Anthony leads the team in scoring with 23.2 points per game with Amar'e Stoudemire their next highest scorer with just 11.6 points per contest.