The Knicks Defeat the Celtics for the Second Time in a Week, 108-89

On Tuesday, March 26th, Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks traveled to Boston to face their rivals, the Celtics. In that game, the Knicks scored 50 points in the paint, as they beat the Celtics, 100-85. Entering yesterday’s match up, New York had the opportunity to win the season series against Boston for the first time since the 2003-04 season and extend their winning streak to 8. And they did just that, took apart their division rivals, as they beat the Celtics 108-89.

Last night, the Knicks lived by the 3, scoring 14 of their 27 attempts, with 11 3’s in the first half. They also had six players in double figures.Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with, 24 points and 10 rebounds and Raymond Felton scored 18 points. Chris Copeland had a big game off the bench with 22 points. J.R Smith, who has averaged about 26 points during the streak, only scored 15 points, but managed to grab 12 boards. For Boston, Jeff Green finished with 27 points and Paul Pierce had 24 points and 15 rebounds. The Celtics were in need of the dominating Kevin Garnett who is still out with an ankle injury.

Boston has won the last 5 Atlantic division titles. Although they have lost key players this season, like their floor general Rajon Rondo and surging rookie, Jared Sullinger they have still managed to maintain a spot in the playoffs but are pretty much out of the race for another division title. The Celtics have 8 games left in the regular season. Today they lost against the Timberwovles in Minnesota without Paul Pierce who was out for personal reasons. Their next game is at home against Detroit.

New York has not won a division title since the 1993-94 season and are currently on the verge of securing the division title. Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks have a big game coming up and a chance to continue their streak, as they head to Miami to take on the Heat. Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Mario Chlmers did not play last night against the Spurs. Maybe, Miami rested their key players in preparation for this match up against New York, stay tuned. 

-@SarahTresChic15