The New York Knicks put up a good effort late, but it was too little too late in their 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics.
- Boston Celtics 119
- New York Knicks 114
- NBA, Final, Box Score
- Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
The New York Knicks were down nine points with three minutes remaining and looked dead in the water. The Boston Celtics were a better team on Christmas Day and they’d locked New York up in the second half.
But the game was from over. The Knicks proceeded to go on an 11-2 run led by Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis, culminating in Anthony tying the score at 112-112 with 1:06 remaining.
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It was the first tie since 22-22 in the first quarter.
Suddenly the Knicks had life.
All of that was sucked out on the next possession when Marcus Smart hit an open three from right in front of the Celtics bench. The score was 115-112 and Boston didn’t look back.
As harsh a defeat as this one is for the Knicks to swallow, especially on a national stage, there’s also some good to be taken from it.
When they were facing adversity against a legitimate playoff team they didn’t pack it in. Instead, their two best players took control of the game and faced the challenge head on.
Despite a poor shooting performance from Anthony (9-24, 2-7 3P) he stepped up. Porzingis again showed ultimate confidence in his constantly improving game.
The valiant comeback just falls short @TheGarden as the #Knicks suffer a 119-114 defeat. #NBAXmas #Knicksmas pic.twitter.com/tMvoZQsy1c
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
Celtics ball. BOS 117 NYK 114 13.9 4Q. #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/WzKToK3BHc
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
#Knicks ball. BOS 117 NYK 112 | 17.9 secs 4Q.
WATCH on @MSGNetworks. #NBAXmas #Knicksmas pic.twitter.com/gDdZTakVRQ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
And…we’re tied. #NBAXmas #Knicksmas #NYKvsBOS pic.twitter.com/U2AWqKimuq
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
.@drose doing his best to ignite the #Knicks comeback. BOS 105 NYK 96 | 5:45 4Q. #NYKvsBOS
?: 21p#NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/pcaFF3Gl3w
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
We head to the final quarter of action! #NYKvsBOS@carmeloanthony: 22p@kporzee: 13p#NBAXmas #Knicksmas pic.twitter.com/TayemaaIpg
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
.@drose sinks the jumper & the Celtics lead is down to 69-63 in the 3Q. #NBAXmas #Knicksmas #NYKvsBOS Watch on @MSGNetworks! pic.twitter.com/OSo5nC8D5y
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
Halftime here at @TheGarden. #NBAXMas #NYKvsBOS @drose: 12p@kporzee: 7p, 4r pic.twitter.com/MnRRXLaFX1
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
The #Knicks doin’ work on both ends! #NYKvsBOS@drose: 6p
NYK: 58% FG
BOS: 39% FG#Knicksmas #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/F0UszrO00c— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
No gifts at the rim! @carmeloanthony with the swat. NYK 18 BOS 17 | 1Q 2:23. #NBAXmas #Knicksmas pic.twitter.com/4oVMCYl5e5
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
.@drose on the board & the #Knicks lead 12-11 early here @TheGarden! #Knicksmas #NBAXmas #NYKvsBOS pic.twitter.com/ssoHOhRHsX
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
#Knicks starters:
2️⃣5️⃣ @drose
5️⃣ @CourtneyLee2211
7️⃣ @carmeloanthony
6️⃣ @kporzee
1️⃣3️⃣ @JoakimNoah #NYKvsBOS #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/LIADhc3fEH— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 25, 2016
