Carmelo Anthony scored 12 points in 12 minutes before getting ejected. Only three other players scored in double figures for the Knicks, including Derrick Rose with 11, Kristaps Porzingis with 14 and Justin Hamilton with 10 off the bench. Both teams shot less than 39 percent from the field, while the Celtics managed to hit 40 percent from long range. The Knicks gave up 25 turnovers leading to 27 points for Boston. The teams were matched closely for points in the paint as well as rebounds. Isaiah Thomas filled it up with 29 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting. Marcus Smart neared a triple - double with 12 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds, along with three steals. Avery Bradley was similarly diverse with 15 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and two assists. Kelly Olynyk looked good in his second game back with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal, in 30 minutes.
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 "TeamStat(G,'Knicks') has 27 Percentage of field goals ,has 14 Points in 1st quarter ,has 25 Points in 4th quarter ,has 3 Turnovers ."]