Boston complete sweep of New York Knicks

Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics managed to hold off Carmelo Anthony’s New York Knicks on Sunday.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The Boston Celtics swept  aside the New York Knicks to move ominously into the second round of the playoffs after a 101-89 victory on Sunday.

Kevin Garnett scored 26 points and had 10 rebounds, Rajon Rondo recorded 21 points and 12 assists and the veteran Celtics completed their 4-0 best-of-seven rout over the Knicks.

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