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NBA Scores: Boston Celtics Survive Meltdown Beat New York Knicks
The Boston Celtics (15-42) blew a 23-point lead but were able to comeback and beat the New York Knicks (26-33) 102-94.
The Celtics had built a 23-point lead in the first half and went into the locker room up 57-37 and apparently on their way to an easy victory. The Knicks stormed back in the second half and cut the Celtics lead to four by the end of the third quarter. New York was able to go up 88-87 with five minutes remaining in the game but Boston responded with a 7-0 run to grab the lead back.
Al Jefferson finished with 26 points and 9 rebounds while Paul Pierce added 24 points to give the Celtics back-to-back victories.
The Knicks struggled from the line all night, hitting just 15 of their 26 attempts. Quentin Richardson led New York with 24 points and 8 rebounds.
