nba Game Recap
Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Recap - Celtics Win 119-117
The Celtics got a 34-point performance from Kristaps Porzingis as Boston handed New York a 119-117 defeat on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
Boston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -2.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 224.5.
Jayson Tatum had 32 points for Boston and Jrue Holiday chipped in with 16 points. Derrick White had 9 assists for the Celtics, while Derrick White was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
New York got 34 points from Karl-Anthony Towns in a losing cause and another 27 points from Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson contributed 10 assists for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 58-52 at the break.
New York had a 52-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Magic. The Knicks will aim to get back on the winning track at Detroit.