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Celtics Secure No. 2 Seed with Overtime Win Over Knicks

Boston completes a season sweep of New York as Porzingis and Tatum deliver standout performances in a 119-117 thriller.

Apr 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball while being defended by Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots the ball while being defended by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the game at Madison Square Garden on February 24, 2024 in New York City.
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Overview

  • The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 119-117 in overtime, locking in the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
  • Kristaps Porzingis stole the spotlight with 34 points, including eight 3-pointers and the game-winning shot in overtime, while Jayson Tatum added 32 points and a critical game-tying 3-pointer in regulation.
  • The Celtics completed their first four-game regular-season sweep of the Knicks since 2019-20, highlighting their dominance over New York this season.
  • Despite a full roster and strong performances from Karl-Anthony Towns (34 points) and Jalen Brunson (27 points), the Knicks remain winless (0-9) against the NBA's top three teams.
  • The Knicks need one more win or an Indiana Pacers loss to secure the No. 3 seed, raising concerns about their readiness for postseason challenges.