Knicks Top Celtics, 112-106, in Playoff Preview

Knicks Secure Victory Over Celtics, Topping Last Years Win Total; Tatum Returns, Celtics Aim for Playoff Revenge

The Knicks clinched a hard-fought 112-106 win over the Celtics at Madison Square Garden, despite the Celtics absence of captain Jaylen Brown. Jayson Tatum made his comeback from an Achilles injury, scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Knicks secured their 52nd win, surpassing last years total under Tom Thibodeau.

Looking back to last years Eastern Conference semis, the Celtics blew two 20-point leads to the Knicks, leading to Tatums injury and an unexpected exit. Boston made roster changes, trading champs like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, then acquiring Nikola Vucevic, aiming for a gap year while Tatum recovered.

Jaylen Brown expressed regret over last years collapse but expressed confidence in this years team, featuring young talents like Jordan Walsh. Josh Hart countered, emphasizing that twice down twenty wasnt a fluke, especially since it sent the Knicks to the conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

Tatum had an off night, shooting 7 of 22 and committing 6 turnovers, while Knicks stars shone—Jalen Brunson with 25 and 10 assists, Josh Hart with 26 on 5 of 7 threes, and Karl-Anthony Towns with 16 and 12. The Celtics bench fought back, with Payton Pritchard scoring 23 and 6 assists, and Baylor Scheierman adding 20 on 7 of 8 shots.

Both teams are preparing for a potential playoff rematch, with the Celtics likely fully fit and eager for revenge, while the Knicks rely on their deep bench to hold their ground when it matters.

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