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Celtics Secure No. 2 Seed with Thrilling OT Win Over Knicks

Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum delivered clutch performances as Boston completed a season sweep of New York, extending their road win streak to nine games.

Overview

  • Kristaps Porzingis scored 34 points, including a decisive 3-pointer in overtime, to lead the Celtics to a 119-117 victory over the Knicks.
  • Jayson Tatum added 32 points and hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime.
  • The win locked Boston into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, while New York remains in contention for the No. 3 seed.
  • The Celtics extended their road winning streak to nine games and completed a four-game season sweep of the Knicks.
  • Despite a full roster and strong showings from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, the Knicks remain winless against the NBA's top three teams this season.

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