The Knicks almost found a way to blow a 26 point 4th quarter lead, but in the end they were able to hang on for an 88-80 victory over the Celtics to win their first playoff series since 2000. The Knicks seemed to get very comfortable and careless with the big lead late in the game and you can see it in the way they started playing. Boston took advantage and cut the lead down to 4 at one point. A few late baskets by Carmelo Anthony & JR Smith helped seal the win, however both Melo & Smith played pretty poorly most of the night. New York needed good games from Iman Shumpert and Pablo Prigoni to help get the win. In the end, a win is a win in the playoffs, but the Knicks better be ready for a tough series next round with the Indiana Pacers. Check out the interview with Melo after the game.

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