NEW YORK – The Boston Celtics never let this develop into the intriguing series that was expected. Instead, they turned it into the easiest one their current group has ever experienced. Kevin Garnett...

BOSTON – Ray Allen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, Paul Pierce shut down Carmelo Anthony and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New York Knicks 87-85 in their playoff opener on Sunday...