Boston Celtics Paul Pierce at Madison Square Garden in New York
Boston Celtics Paul Pierce reacts after scoring 2 points in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 21, 2011. The Celtics defeated the Knicks 96-86. UPI/John Angelillo
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Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points Friday in helping push New York to its first playoff series win in 13 years with an 88-80 victory over Boston.
Jason Terry and Paul Pierce combined to make nine 3-pointers Wednesday, a long-range effort that kept Boston's season alive with a 92-86 win over New York.
Jason Terry scored nine of his 18 points in overtime Sunday and the Boston Celtics stayed alive in the post-season with a 97-90 win over New York.
Carmelo Anthony led New York to a strong first half and finished with 26 points Friday, and the Knicks neared a series victory by downing Boston 90-76.
New York's Carmelo Anthony pumped in 34 points Tuesday and the Knicks grabbed a 2-0 first-round playoff series lead with an 87-71 victory over Boston.
Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points Saturday and the New York Knicks used a tough defense to register an 85-78 win over Boston in a first-round playoff opener.
Courtney Lee led a Boston balanced attack with 20 points Saturday and the Celtics clinched a seventh playoff seed by overwhelming Orlando 120-88.
LeBron James led a return to the lineup of Miami's top three players Friday and the Heat celebrated by fighting off Boston 109-101.
Deron Williams was one of three Brooklyn players to reach 20 points Wednesday, lifting the Nets to a 101-93 decision over Boston.
Brandon Bass put in 20 points and Paul Pierce added 15 more Sunday, elevating the Boston Celtics to a 107-96 victory over Washington.
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