The upcoming second round series between the Knicks and Celtics will be another chapter in this long-storied rivalry. It will be played under the bright lights of both Gardens and fought between two rabid fanbases.
But you can disregard all that history heading into Monday night. You can even throw out Boston’s regular season sweep. None of that matters when Game 1 tips off.
“To me, the series is at 0-0. It comes down to executing simple details over and over again with a high level of physicality and attention to detail.