The Maine Celtics ended their regular season Wednesday night with a crushing 122-113 G League loss to the Westchester Knicks at the Westchester County Center at White Plains, New York.
The Knicks, who secured a playoff spot with the win, rallied in the second half to beat Maine for the third time in four tries this season.
Maine, which has already clinched a playoff spot, held a 74-60 lead at halftime, shooting 14 of 21 from 3-point range. The Celtics stumbled in the second half, shooting 3 for 25 on 3-pointers. Maine was outscored 62-39 in the second half.
Westchester took the lead late in the fourth quarter as Pacome Dadiet hit three straight 3-pointers. Dadiet led Westchester with 25 points.
Drew Peterson led Maine with 32 points, nine in the second half. Maine will have to wait until the regular season ends Saturday night to get its playoff opponent.
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