Two Eastern Conference rivals squared off tonight when the (5-5) challenged the (8-2).
After stumbling through the first few games (including an opening night loss to these same Celts), New York’s offense has finally aligned with their top-tier defense. Over their last three engagements, they demonstrated the effort of a superior NBA basketball team, and thus a clash with Boston—engorged with talent that competes on both ends—promised to be an timely test of New York’s present ability. Sure, the Knicks beat the collapsing Clippers, struggling Spurs, and hapless Hornets. Could they beat the championship-contending Celtics on their home court?