Posts Tagged ‘knicks celtics’

Carmelo Collects 37 Points; Knicks Clip Celtics 106-104

A Christmas Day special, a tradition that didn’t let down — especially if you’re a Knicks fan. Carmelo Anthony smoothly notched 37 points, including a pair of clutch free throws with the game tied and 16 seconds left, and the New York Knicks earned a win in the season opener Sunday, triumphing the Boston Celtics 106-104. Amare Stoudemire added 21 points and [...]

Game 4: Amare Starts, Billups Inactive

How Effective Can Amare Be In Game 4? The New York Knicks will try to avoid a sweep this afternoon against the Boston Celtics in Madison Square Garden this afternoon. Amare Stoudemire (back) will remain in the starting line-up, while Chauncey Billups (knee) is out once again.  Amare is clearly hampered by his ailing back.  [...]

Stoudemire, Billups Game 3 Status Remains Uncertain

Amare Has A Better Opportunity To Play Than Chauncey UPDATE: Amare will start, but Chauncey will be out of action.  Douglas and Fields will start in the back court. Game-time decisions.  With the Boston Celtics up 2-0 on the New York Knicks and Game 3 set for tonight in Madison Square Garden, coach D’Antoni is [...]

Thoughts On Knicks-Celtics/Nuggets-Thunder Game 1 Classics

OKC had no answer for Nene in Game 1 Nene played like an All-Star, dunking at will on the Thunder big men. Knicks-Celtics: People who are criticizing Melo and his shot selection at the end are ridiculous.  This is the reason why the Knicks traded for Melo!  Big games, big shots.  Why blast a guy [...]

Eastern Conference First Round Game 1 NBA Playoff Times Announced

Paul Pierce, Celtics Will Host Knicks In Garden Sunday Night The finest stretch of hoops starts this Saturday, April 16, with four Playoff battles; beginning with Derrick Rose’s Bulls and Pacers at 1 p.m. ET. The East’s top-seeded Chicago will welcome eight seed Indiana for the first tip, Saturday afternoon on ESPN. Following Chicago and [...]