Rajon Rondo scored 18 points with 20 assists and 17 rebounds to snuff out New York’s bid to catch Boston in the standings.
Jeremy Lin, Culture Change Fuel Knicks’ Turn Of Fortune

Getty ImagesSince the time of Lin’s emergence, this Knicks team has looked like a completely different bunch. Prior to Linsanity’s beginning, the Knicks were up to their usual tricks (or lack thereof, I should say). New York had lost two in a row and 11 of 13 and was quickly fading out of playoff contention, a sign of real mediocrity in a top-heavy Eastern Conference.
With Lin elevated to a starting role, the Knicks became a force, winning seven straight and 11 of 13 games. The personnel swap certainly played a big role in New York’s new-found success, but Lin has helped the Knicks with far more than scoring and passing. More importantly, Lin has helped usher in a complete culture change.
Read Article >ANIMATED: Iman Shumpert Dunks On Kevin Garnett, Then Tells Him About It
It doesn’t sound like a Garnett-type play, but the animated video is included below as evidence.
Um yeah, wow.
Read Article >Knicks Vs. Celtics: Rajon Rondo Winning Matchup Vs. Jeremy Lin
In fact, Rondo had 13 points, 15 assists and nine rebounds after three quarters, which is a classic Rondo-Triple-Double in waiting. (EDIT: Rondo *did* in indeed grab that triple-double).
Meanwhile, Lin has as many turnovers (six) as points (six).
Read Article >Knicks Vs. Celtics Score Update: New York Up 56-51 At Half
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Read Article >VIDEO: Jeremy Lin Doing Jeremy Lin Things
You think? This looks fun, doesn’t it?
But Lin can also get it done himself, too. Look how he avoids not one, but *two* blocks with this SUPER floater over the Celtics defense.
Read Article >ANIMATED: Too Slow, Steve Novak
Those slow feet. That awkward swipe at the end ...
Read Article >Ray Allen Will Play Against Knicks Despite Illness
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Read Article >Bill Walker Scheduled For Elbow Surgery, Sidelined 4-6 Weeks

Getty ImagesWalker is scheduled to have an elbow debridement on Monday, the team announced, and will miss the next four to six weeks as he recovers from surgery.
Considering everyone else is healthy, Posting and Toasting’s Seth Rosenthal notes that the loss shouldn’t be a huge issue for the Knicks as long as the rest of the team is able to avoid injury.
Read Article >Knicks Vs. Celtics: Schedule, TV Info And More
The Knicks and Celtics have met twice already this season, including the very first game of the regular season on TNT back on Christmas. New York won that match, but the Celtics got revenge at home on February 3.
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Read Article >Knicks Vs. Celtics: Boston Hosts Linsanity, Striving New York Club
The Knicks and Celtics will meet one more time on April 17 in New York.
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