NBA: Celtics Dominate Knicks 131-104 As Jayson Tatum Drops 40

Jayson Tatum scored 40 points, drilling seven three-pointers, as the Boston Celtics dismantled the New York Knicks 131-104. Payton Pritchard provided a strong spark off the bench with 25 points, while Luke Kornet filled in for the ill Kristaps Porzingis, shooting a perfect 7-for-7. Jalen Brunson put up 36 points for the Knicks, but his teammates struggled, shooting just 38.4% from the field.

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Updated on: 9 February 2025 9:26 pm

Celtics Knicks Basketball | Photo: AP/Noah K. Murray

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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Knicks Celtics Basketball | Photo: AP/Noah K. Murray

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) defends against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. The Boston Celtics won 131-104.

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NBA: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Noah K. Murray

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots over New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics

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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after receiving his third foul against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks

NBA Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Noah K. Murray

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA Basketball: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics

NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Noah K. Murray

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks

NBA Basketball: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Noah K. Murray

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Noah K. Murray

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a 3-point shot against the New York Knicks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.