New York Knicks secured a 105–95 home victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
The result was shaped by a dominant fourth-quarter stretch and a standout individual performance from Jalen Brunson.
Boston stayed competitive through three quarters but struggled to match New York’s efficiency at the foul line and on the glass.
- Knicks closed the game strongly in the final period.
- Celtics were without several key inactive players.
- Rebounding proved decisive in the outcome.
Game Summary
| Team | Final Score |
|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 95 |
| New York Knicks | 105 |
New York built momentum with a 24-point biggest lead, while Boston managed only brief scoring runs to stay within reach.
The Knicks won the rebounding battle 53–37 and converted 88 percent of their free throws.
- Knicks led for longer stretches of the game.
- Celtics shot better overall from the field but trailed in volume.
- Second-chance points heavily favored New York.
Leading Player Performances
Top Scorers
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | 31 |
| Jaylen Brown | Celtics | 23 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | 26 |
Brunson added five assists and hit timely perimeter shots to control the tempo.
Towns complemented him with a double-double, including 13 rebounds and 10 made free throws.
- Brunson led all scorers on the night.
- Towns provided interior scoring and rebounding.
- Brown paced Boston’s offense despite a negative plus-minus.
Team Statistical Comparison
| Category | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds | 37 | 53 |
| Assists | 19 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| FG% | 42.7% | 38.4% |
| FT% | 66.7% | 88.0% |
New York’s edge in free throw accuracy and second-chance scoring offset Boston’s slightly higher shooting efficiency.
Fastbreak points and bench contributions also leaned in the Knicks’ favor.
- Knicks dominated second-chance points 21–7.
- Celtics struggled at the free throw line.
- Overall balance favored New York across multiple categories.
