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

New York led 85-84 before Anthony was called for an offensive foul for pushing Pierce with 21 seconds left. Allen, who led the Celtics 24 points, sank a crucial baskets down the left-hand bend.

The Knicks and then raced down the court, and Anthony missed a long 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left. The superstar forward was 1 of the Knicks and then raced down the court, and Anthony missed a long 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left. The superstar forward was 1 of 11 from the field in the second half.

Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and 11 rebounds for New York, and Anthony finished second 15.Game the best-of-seven series is set for Tuesday in Boston.

Pierce with 18 points and Kevin Garnett added 15 points and 13 rebounds in a critical error offensive Boston.After Anthony, Rajon Rondo lined inbound the ball, but called on timeout. Next time, just before Allen inbounded half court line on the right side. He threw the ball to Pierce, then circled to the other side of the court, Pierce 18 points and Kevin Garnett added 15 points and 13 rebounds in a critical error offensive Boston.After Anthony, Rajon Rondo lined inbound the ball, but called on timeout. Next time, just before Allen inbounded half court line on the right side. He threw the ball to Pierce, then circled to the other side of the court, Pierce took over and fired the decisive basket.

And when Anthony has missed the last second is marked, Celtics coach Doc Rivers high five fans headed into the locker room room.Third Boston got a tough challenge for the Knicks, who allowed 105.7 points per game during the regular season, third most in the league. Pierce was the defensive star for the Celtics, allowing Anthony to shoot the one hand, and when Anthony has missed the last second is marked, Celtics coach Doc Rivers high-five fans headed into the locker room room.Third Boston has a tough challenge for the Knicks , who has allowed 105.7 points per game during the regular season, third most in the league. Pierce was the defensive star for the Celtics, which allows you And when Anthony has missed the last second is marked, Celtics coach Doc Rivers high-five fans headed into the locker room room.Third Boston got a tough challenge for the Knicks, who allowed 105, 7 points per game during the regular season, third most in the league. Pierce was the defensive star for the Celtics, allowing Anthony to shoot the one hand, and when Anthony has missed the last second is marked, Celtics coach Doc Rivers high-five fans headed into the locker room room.Third Boston has a tough challenge for the Knicks , who has allowed 105.7 points per game during the regular season, third most in the league. Pierce was the defensive star for the Celtics, which allows you to shoot with one hand on Anthony's face much of the game.

To tie the score was 82, Toney Douglas hit a 3-pointer to the Knicks the lead 38 seconds to go. The Celtics called timeout and promptly scored when Rondo threw an alley-oop to Garnett at the inbounds.