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Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Ray Allen scored nine of his 14 points in the
fourth quarter, helping the Boston Celtics take down the New York Knicks,
91-89.
Paul Pierce ended with 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the
Celtics, who have won 10 in a row at home against New York. Kevin Garnett
tallied 15 points and eight boards.
Rajon Rondo had seven points, seven assists and five rebounds in his return to
the lineup for Boston, which has won three straight. Rondo missed eight games
with a right wrist injury.
Carmelo Anthony ended with 26 points and six assists for the Knicks, who
haven't won in Beantown since a 101-77 victory back on November 24, 2006.
Tyson Chandler donated 20 points and 11 rebounds for New York, which has lost
two in a row to fall to 8-15 on the season. Amare Stoudemire added 16 points
and 11 boards.
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