Celtics Set to Battle Knicks at Madison Square Garden

As the Boston Celtics prepare to face off against the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The Celtics have been showcasing a strong offensive game, with recent victories highlighting their ability to dominate on the court.

In their last three games, the Celtics have shown remarkable consistency and depth. Against Philadelphia 76ers, they secured a close win with 110 points and demonstrated a solid defense by maintaining a lead for over 17 minutes. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot an effective field goal percentage of 59 percent and capitalized on fast breaks, scoring 25 points from these opportunities.

The trend continued in an intense battle against Indiana Pacers that went into overtime. The Celtics emerged victorious with an astounding 142 points. Their offense was firing on all cylinders as they achieved an effective field goal percentage of around 61 percent and converted second-chance opportunities into 22 points.

Even when hosting Detroit Pistons at TD Garden, Boston's dominance was clear with a comfortable win of 127 points. They led for nearly the entire game and outperformed in almost every category – from shooting efficiency (effective field goal percentage of approximately 65 percent) to making use of turnovers (15 points scored).

With such strong recent performances, it's clear that Boston is riding high on confidence. However, playing at Madison Square Garden is always challenging due to its storied history and passionate home crowd support for the Knicks.

As we look ahead to this clash on February 28th at half-past midnight UTC time zone fans can catch all the action live on NBCS-BOS or MSG networks depending upon their location. Will Boston's formidable offense continue its surge or will New York's home advantage tip the scales? This matchup promises excitement and high-level basketball as both teams vie for victory in one of basketball’s most revered arenas.