Garnett and Pierce Return To Boston For Emotional Win; Carmelo Leads Knicks To Victory Over Lakers Abner Jackson III Monday, January 27, 2014 Scoreboard, The Game Photo Credit: NY Daily News Andray Blatche came off the bench to score a team-high 17 points to help lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 85-79 victory over the Boston Celtics. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce returned to Boston for the first time since they were traded to the Nets. They both scored 6 points each and Pierce was a disappointing 2 out of 10 from the field. Boston did give both players video tributes and they received emotional standing ovations. Brandon Bass led Boston with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Rajon Rondo had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The Nets improve to 20-22 and have won 9 out of their last 10 games. Photo Credit: NY Daily News Carmelo Anthony and his 35 points led the New York Knicks to a 110-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Knicks Center, Tyson Chandler, posted a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds, while Knicks Point Guard Raymond Felton had 20 points and 5 assists. Knicks Guards J.R. Smith came off the bench to score 16 points, and Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 18 points off the bench. Pau Gasol had a double-double for the Lakers with 20 points and 13 rebounds and Guard Jodie Meeks led the Lakers with 24 points. The Knicks improve to 17-27 and the Lakers are now 16-29 and have lost 4 games in a row.
