Grades: Knicks Can Not Overcome Slow Start, Losses to Celtics 108-97

Boston stormed out of the gates Tuesday night, the Celtics connected on their first five field goals, including consecutive Marcus Smart three-pointers to lead by 12-2 three minutes into the game. Boston led by as many as 16 points, before New York made a late run to get within four points, but the Celtics immediately responded with a quick 6-0  to push the lead back to double digits and Boston never looked back.