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4/25/11

WHO HAS THE DUST PAN? THE CELTICS JUST SWEPT THE N.Y. KNICKS IN GAME 4 89-101

The stage is set.  The Boston Celtics will move on to the second round in the playoffs.  More likely than not, they will face the (2) Miami Heat.  Boston took command of the injured New York Knicks early in game 4 and never looked back.
Boston PG Rajon Rondo was the quarterback and each of the 'Big 3' were wide receivers which helped Boston keep the N.Y. Knicks on a leash throughout the game.
Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 21 points and 12 assists, and the Boston Celtics swept their way into the Eastern Conference semifinals, holding on for a 101-89 victory over the New York Knicks.
Ray Allen and reserve Glen Davis each added 14 points for the Celtics, the first team into the second round after sweeping a series for the first time.

They had a 23-point lead cut to four in the fourth quarter, but pulled away again behind Garnett, who scored 20 after halftime.
The current Big Three of Garnett, Allen and Paul Pierce twice was extended to seven games in the first round, but this one was far easier than expected against the injury-weakened Knicks. 
The Celtics could now have a week off while they wait for likely second-round opponent Miami, which was forced to a fifth game earlier today after a late rally by Philadelphia.
The Celtics almost faced the same scenario, but a Knicks comeback attempt stalled in the final minutes.
See you at the second round ;)






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