Atlantic Division foes will collide when the New York Knicks (19-20) play the Boston Celtics (19-18) at Madison Square Garden. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and can be seen on CNE and MSG.
The Knicks enter this game hoping for similar success after topping the Bucks 100-88 on Sunday. Carmelo Anthony played a pivotal role, recording his 11th double-double of the season with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Celtics, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their close 101-98 loss against the Grizzlies on Sunday. Isaiah Thomas had a game-high 35 points.
Anthony has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Knicks. During that stretch, he has averaged 20.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.0 block, and 0.6 three-pointers.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Celtics winning the first matchup 100-91. Anthony put up 29 points and 10 rebounds.
Notes
In its last game, Boston lost by a margin of three points. New York is 3-3 in games decided by three points or less. Boston has a 0-5 record in close games.
When allowing fewer than 100 points, the Celtics are 18-3 on the season. When the Knicks score fewer than 100, they are an underachieving 5-18.
The Boston Celtics have an abysmal 1-15 record in games where they have allowed at least 100 points. The New York Knicks are 14-2 when they hit the century mark.
The Celtics have an offensive rating of 100.9 (ranked 26th), while the Knicks rank 18th for their defensive rating of 103.7.
The New York Knicks average a field goal percentage of 43.8% this season. The Boston Celtics have a subpar record of 3-12 when opponents have a FG% of 43.8% or greater.
New York attempts an average of 21.0 three pointers per game, and Boston attempts 27.0 per game. In games where the teams have 25 or more three point attempts, the Knicks have a 4-6 record while the Celtics have a 12-14 record.
New York has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.54 this season (ranked 18th). Boston ranks higher with an A/TO of 1.64 (ranked ninth).
The New York Knicks rebound 43.7 times per game and are ranked 15th. Ranked ninth, the Boston Celtics rebound 44.6 times per game.
New York is ranked 16th in defensive rebounds, while Boston ranks fifth in offensive rebounds.
Boston is one of the top teams in forced turnovers, with opponents averaging a TOV% of 16.2% (ranked third). New York has a poor record of 3-6 SU this season when its TOV% reaches 16.2% or greater.
