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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.

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

  • 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.