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NBA Playoffs 2013, Knicks vs. Celtics: New York holds off Boston's comeback, wins in 6
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May 4, 2013
What's next for Garnett, Pierce?
The Celtics appear to be near the end of their journey with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Might the two future Hall of Famers return or retire in unison?
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May 4, 2013
Celtics lurch into the unknown
With Boston eliminated, what comes next is far from certain.
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May 4, 2013
In praise of the Knicks
It was a bit more difficult than predicted, but New York finally ended a long drought with a playoff series win.
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May 3, 2013
Rivers undecided on return to Celtics
Doc Rivers' tenure as Boston's head coach sounds like it will continue, but the coach said repeatedly that he hasn't made a decision yet.
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May 3, 2013
Knicks finish Celtics, 88-80, despite rally
The Celtics dug themselves a hole too deep against the Knicks on Friday night. But their attempt to rise out of it was stirring.
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May 3, 2013
Knicks try to solve struggles in Game 4
After going up 3-0, the Knicks are dealing with the specter of becoming the first team to blow a 3-0 lead in a series - and some ugly offense, and some off-court gags gone awry. Can the Celtics force Game 7, playing with house money in Boston?
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May 2, 2013
What's wrong with the Knicks?
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.
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May 2, 2013
Anthony struggles for a second straight game
For a second straight game Carmelo Anthony struggled, and the Knicks fell to the Celtics because of it. Anthony finished Game 5 with just 22 points, with 12 coming in the first quarter.
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May 2, 2013
Kevin Garnett's resurgence has keyed Celtics' run
The Boston Celtics have survived elimination in two straight playoff games, and it's thanks to the play of forward Kevin Garnett, who recorded his fourth-straight double-double in Wednesday's Game 5 win.
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May 2, 2013
Buried? No, alive
The Knicks prepared for the Celtics' funeral. Instead, Game 5 buried New York's confidence.
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May 1, 2013
Garnett leads Celtics to surprising Game 5 win
Kevin Garnett poured in 16 points and grabbed a game-high 18 rebounds as the Celtics stunned the Knicks in their opening-round playoff series. The series now shifts back to Boston with the Knicks clinging to a 3-2 series lead.
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May 1, 2013
Anthony suffers minor shoulder injury
Carmelo Anthony appeared to be shaken up in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Boston Celtics with an apparent shoulder injury Wednesday. Anthony returned to the court without missing any action.
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May 1, 2013
Knicks again look to close out Celtics
J.R. Smith returns to the lineup as the Knicks will look to send home the Celtics in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
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April 29, 2013
Carmelo still confident despite Game 4 loss
The Boston Celtics swarmed Carmelo Anthony to win Game 4, but the New York Knicks forward isn't worried with the series heading back to Madison Square Garden.
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April 29, 2013
Did J.R. Smith's elbow wake up Terry, Celtics?
Jason Terry awoke in overtime as the Boston Celtics held off the New York Knicks on Sunday.
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April 29, 2013
No brooms in Boston
Jason Terry fueled an overtime run to ensure that the Celtics wouldn't go down in four in front of the home crowd, and then talked all about it.
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April 28, 2013
Celtics survive elimination to beat Knicks in OT
Paul Pierce led the Celtics to a victory to force Game 5 of the opening-round series against the New York Knicks.
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April 28, 2013
Celtics lead Knicks at halftime
The Boston Celtics have dominated the New York Knicks, who are missing J.R. Smith's scoring in the first half.
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April 28, 2013
Boston's last stand?
If the Knicks complete the sweep of Boston Sunday, what does the future hold for Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce?
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April 27, 2013
Beaten down and beat up
Beaten down and beat up, Boston is rudderless in a series that's all but over. Paul Flannery reports from Game 3.
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April 26, 2013
Knicks blow out Celtics, take 3-0 series lead
New York continued to really dig in on the defensive end, holding the Celtics to just 40 percent shooting from the floor. The Knicks have a chance to sweep the series on Sunday.
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April 26, 2013
Knicks vs. Celtics, Game 3: Boston needs a win
The Boston Celtics have slipped into an 0-2 hole in their opening round series against the New York Knicks. If they hope to make a move, they probably need to act now.
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April 26, 2013
Miss you, Playoff Rondo
The 2013 NBA Playoffs just aren't the same without Rajon Rondo, who is sitting after tearing his ACL in January. We look back at some of Rondo's best playoff moments.
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April 25, 2013
Rivers fined $25,000 for criticizing officials
The Celtics coach ripped the referees for the fouls called on Kevin Garnett after Boston's 85-71 loss to the Knicks in Game 2.
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April 24, 2013
Amare could return for Knicks in second round
The New York Knicks eye a return for forward Amare Stoudemire in the second round of the playoffs.