On New York's end of the equation, the Knicks were able to outlast a pesky, young Detroit Pistons squad to win the prize of facing the Celtics, and appear to have done so without picking up any major injuries to key players as well. Can the Knicks give Boston more than one loss in this series?

The Celtics will get up 3-pointers, just like they did against the Knicks in the regular season, but how New York plans for that will be an important factor.

The Boston Celtics are revving up for what seems likely to be a more challenging second round playoff matchup than their five-game first round series victory against the Orlando Magic proved to be. The first contest between the Celtics and the New York Knicks is scheduled for Monday,