NOT Slip, Sliding Away

Chances are Paul Simon was lurking somewhere in the stands. And Spike Lee and Billy Crystal. The Knicks still stink. So it was gratifying that, although the C's let a 14-point 3rd period lead slip away, they did not let the game slide into the "L" column.

Paul Pierce continues to let his manifold critics learn "The Truth", namely, that he is playing the best baketball of his career (29.9 pts, 11 boards in the last 4 games). The 102-99 victory helped the Celtics land in an effective 3-way tie for first in the division.

Ricky Davis had another strong game (27 pts.), hitting key free throws with under 10 seconds to go to help seal the win.