Jayson Tatum delivered an impressive performance, scoring 25 points while also recording 10 rebounds and nine assists, helping the Boston Celtics secure a 118-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. This marks the Celtics’ fifth consecutive win and keeps their perfect record against the Knicks this season at 3-0.
Tatum narrowly missed achieving his second triple-double in as many games—he had previously recorded one in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Supporting Tatum, Jaylen Brown contributed 24 points along with eight rebounds, while Derrick White added 19 points.
The Knicks attempted a comeback, reducing a 27-point deficit to just six points early in the fourth quarter, but Boston quickly regained control, launching a decisive 10-0 run, with Brown scoring the final six points of that stretch. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 24 points, while Jalen Brunson tallied 22 points, but the team’s efforts fell short after a tough loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers just days earlier.
A notable aspect of the game was Josh Hart’s return from injury; he offered valuable contributions with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists but wasn’t enough to bridge the gap between the two teams. The Celtics have dominated the matchup, having previously defeated the Knicks by margins of 23 and 27 points in their earlier meetings this season, averaging an impressive 127 points across their three contests against New York.
In their upcoming games, the Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, while the Celtics are set to face the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.
This ongoing success for the Celtics is a positive sign for their aspirations as they maintain strong performances well into the season.