Williams Scores 14 In Knicks 99-85 Preseason Loss To Celtics
BOSTON (AP) -- Jared Sullinger had 16 points and eight rebounds to help lead the Boston Celtics to a 99-85 preseason victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Celtics: Sullinger was 6 of 10 and had six assists in 19 minutes. --- Tyler Zeller finished with 15 points and Jae Crowder added 13. --- David Lee had seven points and eight boards.
Knicks: Carmelo Anthony scored eight points on 4-of-18 shooting in 31 minutes. --- Jose Calderon had 17 points and eight rebounds. --- Derrick Williams added 14 points.
Star watch: Anthony struggled, missing six of his first seven shots. He was held scoreless for over 20 minutes until a pair of baskets late in the first half. --- 2014 first-round draft pick Marcus Smart had nine assists for Boston.
Up next: New York opens the regular season at Milwaukee on Wednesday. Boston wraps up its preseason schedule against Philadelphia on Friday.
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