Celtics are latest elite team to invade MSG

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02/06/2009 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics may be the reigning world champions, but the team will have a tough act to follow when it invades Madison Square Garden for tonight's clash with the New York Knicks.

The historic venue was the scene of two memorable individual performances by visiting superstars over the past few days. On Monday, Kobe Bryant amassed the highest point total in Madison Square Garden in over 24 years when the perennial All-Star poured in 61 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 126-117 victory over the Knicks. Two nights later, LeBron James answered Bryant's effort with 52 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds during Cleveland's 107-102 triumph over New York on Wednesday.

Boston may be entering this evening's showdown a little weary, after the Eastern Division leaders lost a hard-fought overtime matchup to the Lakers at TD Banknorth Garden last night. Lamar Odom hit two free throws with 16 seconds remaining in the extra session to lift Los Angeles to a thrilling 110-109 win.

Newly-named All-Star Ray Allen had 22 points to pace Boston, but his three- point shot at the end was well off the mark as the Celtics had a 12-game winning streak snapped. Prior to Thursday's setback, Boston had not lost since a January 9 defeat at Cleveland.

Paul Pierce added 21 points for the Celtics, while Kevin Garnett recorded 16 points and six rebounds in his return from a two-game absence due to the flu.

Boston will be attempting to extend a six-game road win streak tonight and owns a strong 17-7 record away from home on the season. The Celtics did suffer a loss in their most recent trip to Madison Square Garden, however, with the Knicks producing a 100-88 victory on their home court on January 4.

The Celtics had defeated the Knicks eight straight times before that loss and are 8-2 in their last 10 games as the visitor in this series.

New York had won five in a row at home prior to its recent two losses and is 14-11 at MSG so far this season. The Knicks had also recorded six victories in a seven-game span heading into Monday's encounter with the Lakers.

James' showing on Wednesday overshadowed an outstanding game from the Knicks' Al Harrington, who tied a season best with 39 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. New York forward David Lee recorded his 12th straight double-double by finishing with 12 points and 10 boards.

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Detroit Pistons 6-1

Golden State Warriors 250-1

Houston Rockets 12-1

Indiana Pacers 60-1

Los Angeles Clippers 45-1

Memphis Grizzlies 5000-1

Miami Heat 9-1

Milwaukee Bucks 1000-1

Minnesota T-Wolves 200-1

New Jersey Nets 50-1

New Orleans Hornets 150-1

New York Knicks 150-1

Orlando Magic 75-1

Philadelphia 76ers 1000-1

Phoenix Suns 5-2

Portland TrailBlazers 1000-1

Sacramento Kings 250-1

San Antonio Spurs 9-1

Seattle Sonics 5000-1

Toronto Raptors 35-1

Utah Jazz 20-1

Washington Wizards 25-1

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