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It was quiet - too quiet - in the Boston locker room before the game. On the floor, the Celtics managed to replace Kevin Garnett's intensity just fine.

Mike D'Antoni's speedball system, a soft schedule and luck have all played a role in the Knicks' surprisingly potent 6-4 start.

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Randolph continues monster run : Knicks C Zach Randolph had 28 points with 18 rebounds in 47 minutes on the floor during Sunday's overtime game against Dallas.

Dirk Nowitzki scored seven of his season-high 39 points in overtime and grabbed 15 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 124-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

Josh Howard added season highs of 31 points and 14 rebounds. He had a pair of baskets in the extra session for the Mavericks (3-7), who were off to their worst start in a decade. They trailed for almost all of regulation, then tied it with a furious rally and didn't allow a field goal in overtime.

They are averaging 7.6 boards more than the opposition. "Right now, stats are becoming more meaningful [as more games are played]," coach Rick Carlisle said.

The struggling Oklahoma City Thunder take their show to the road this evening for a showdown with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Jamal Crawford led a never-take-a-breath attack with 23 points Friday night, and the New York Knicks spread the wealth with five players in double figures and 51 percent shooting in a 114-108 victory over the winless Washington Wizards.

In a wide-open game which both teams shot about the same from the field as from the free throw line, Crawford gave the Knicks some breathing room with a driving layup and a jumper during a 10-0 fourth-quarter run that gave New York a 112-103 lead.

Zach Randolph added 22 points and 13 rebounds, Wilson Chandler and Nate Robinson each scored 17 points, and David Lee had 13 points for the Knicks, who also had 3-pointers from seven different players _ by halftime. Chris Duhon added 12 assists and seven rebounds.

Mike D'Antoni and the New York Knicks seem determined to make some moves before the holidays.

The Washington Wizards are still in search of their first win of the 2008-09 season and will take on the New York Knicks tonight at the Verizon Center.

The New York Knicks will try to get back on the winning track when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies tonight at FedEx Forum.

Curry receives cortisone shot : Knicks C Eddy Curry had a cortisone shot Friday to ease the pain in his sore right knee.

The surprising New York Knicks open a quick two-game road trip Tuesday when they travel to San Antonio to face the injury-ravaged Spurs.

The first quality victory of the Mike D'Antoni era came the way the New York Knicks used to win games: with defense.

Jamal Crawford scored 32 points, and the Knicks toughened up defensively in the second half to end the Utah Jazz's undefeated start with a 107-99 victory Sunday.

Zach Randolph had 25 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks (4-2), who moved two games over .500 for the first time since they were 16-14 on Jan. 1, 2005. Chris Duhon added 16 points, nine assists and five rebounds in a strong all-around game.

The unbeaten Utah Jazz will kick off a five-game road trip today, when they take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Referee Scott Foster has broken his silence about the NBA's betting scandal and his relationship with disgraced former official Tim Donaghy.