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Celtics vs Knicks Final: 115-93 - Recap

New York was run off the court by the Celtics on Saturday as Boston blasted the Knicks 115-93 at Madison Square Garden.

Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 209.5.

Boston got 23 points from Payton Pritchard and another 22 points from Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum contributed 7 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

The Knicks got a 27-point performance from Jalen Brunson, who was supported by 21 points from Karl-Anthony Towns. Jalen Brunson had 7 assists in a losing cause for New York, while Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 15 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 71-46.

The rebound battle favored New York as they grabbed 43 boards, while Boston only had 42