Boston Celtics avoid Sweep beat Knicks in Overtime 97-90

The Boston Celtics contained a big comeback by the New York Knicks to win the game in overtime 97-90.

Jason Terry scored Boston's last nine points to keep New York Kincks at bay. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 29 points.

J.R. Smith of the Knicks did not play due to a suspension by the NBA for elbowing Jason Terry.

After trailing by 20 points in the third quarter, New York tied the game 84-84 late in the third. Celtics regained control with Jason Terry 3 pointer.

Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 36 points.

Still evident in the Celtics their woes in scoring in second half. In their previous games they scored just 25 points in Game 1 and 23 in Game 2 and on this game they were outscored 30-14 in the third quarter and led just 68-65 heading into the fourth.

Kevin Garnett had 13 points and 17 rebounds, Jeff Green scored 26 points and Jason Terry 18 points. 

Boston Celtics beat the visiting Hawks 118-107

Celtics maintain the lead in the 4th this time to beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-107. Jeff Green led the boys in green with 27 points, while the captain Paul Pierce had a tripple-double with 20 pts 10 reb and 10 assists. Jason Terry had a good offenssive game with 24 points, he was 5-7 in the three point land.

Shavlik Randolph was great for the bench pulling 13 rebounds and 7 offensive and some putbacks.

The Hawks was led by Mike Scott with 19 points, while Josh Smith got 18 points and Jeff Teague scored 17 points.