Saturday, May 4, 2013

Knicks hold off Celtics' rally, win first playoff series since 2000

Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith has developed into a crucial piece of the Knicks' offense. (Kathy Willens/AP). Because of the makeup of this Knicks team, J.R. Smith's capacity for prolific, implausible and occasionally

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said he was "upset" that his team wore all black on Wednesday before Game 5 of the Knicks-Celtics series to mimic a funeral for Boston.

BOSTON (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and the New York Knicks held on after blowing most of a 26-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 on Friday night and advance in the postseason for the first time since 2000. Iman Shumpert

Whether it was the Knicks' off-court gimmickry or their on-court insistence on isolation, the squad was out of sorts in Game 5 against Boston, and could be trouble after taking a 3-0 series lead.

BOSTON (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and the New York Knicks held on after blowing most of a 26-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 on Friday night and advance in the postseason for the first time since 2000. Iman Shumpert

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