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The Boston Celtics out-scored the New York Knicks 59-35 in the second half and closed out the game on a 23-4 run to defeat the Knickerbockers 96-86. This is the second consecutive game that the C's overcame a 15 point deficit to secure the W.
Kevin Garnett led the way for the C's with 24 points 11 boards and 4 steals. Rajon Rondo returned to form, logging 13 points to go with 12 assists. The rest of the big four finished in double digits as well, with Pierce putting up 21 and Ray tallying 15, but going 0-4 from three.
Carmelo led the Knicks with 22 points while Billups put up 21. The Knicks only got 12 points from their bench.
The game was close through the first quarter, but the Knicks pulled away in the second. The C's then went on to dominate the second half, putting the game out of reach as the Knicks couldn't buy a bucket down the stretch.
Good win for the C's as they improve to 3-0 against New York this season, a potential first round opponent in the playoffs. The C's are still tied atop the Eastern Conference with the Bulls who absolutely dismantled the lowly Kings tonight.
Next game is Wednesday night against the Grizzlies. Neither the Bulls nor the C's have an advantage down the stretch; with both teams having 13 games remaining; 6 on the road and 7 at home for both squads. The C's do travel to Chicago as one of their road games on April 7th.
It's going to be a fun last few weeks of the season. Here we go.
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