Chandler Continues To Impress in Win Over Celtics
Forward shows his potential in an upset victory over the Celtics
By PATRICE EVANS
Updated 12:20 PM EST, Mon, Jan 5, 2009
The New York Knicks stunned the champion Boston Celtics Sunday night 100-88 in a victory that ended a home losing streak that dated back to 2005.
Wilson Chandler and Al Harrington combined for 61 points between them to lead the way. The Knicks' newest 1-2 combo could soon become a dangerous duo among Eastern Conference forwards.
Chandler, who has averaged 20 points and six rebounds in his last five games, set a career high in scoring with 31 points. Validating comparisons to players like Shawn Marion, the development of his all-around game has been the brightest spot for an improved-but-still-mediocre Knicks team.
David Lee, the primary challenger to these two for title of Best Player On A Mediocre Team, also had a solid game with a hearty double-double and a couple blocks to boot.
The Celtics are in the midst of their worst stretch of the season, now 2-4 over their last six games. They may have also been distracted by the recent buzz about Stephon Marbury possibly joining their team for the stretch run. A scenario that remains a possibility should the Knicks and Marbury ever figure out how to get a divorce (hint: someone has to move out).
The Knicks will have ample opportunity to build on the quality win, as they tip off against the NBA's worst in Oklahaoma City on Tuesday.
Copyright NBC Local Media / NBC New York
First Published: Jan 5, 2009 4:41 AM EST
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