Overview
- Boston erased an early 14-point deficit with a 37-20 second quarter and led by 18 entering the fourth.
- Mikal Bridges hit eight threes en route to 35 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 as New York closed to 102-99 before Boston steadied.
- Jalen Brunson managed 15 points on 6-of-21 shooting but tied his season high with 11 assists.
- Derrick White scored 22 with seven in the final minutes, and Jordan Walsh delivered late putbacks and key rebounds.
- Derrick White and Neemias Queta returned to the lineup as the Celtics logged their fourth win in five against top Eastern opponents.