Jayson Tatum's 36 points shone throughout the game as the Celtics narrowly defeated the Knicks 107-103.

October 24th - The Celtics defeated the Knicks 107-103 . Jayson Tatum scored 36 points , 9 rebounds , and 7 assists, while Anthony Sinisuka Tilman added 18 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist. For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points , 10 rebounds , and 3 assists, and Kevin McBride contributed 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Celtics jumped out to a 4-0 lead. The Knicks then took an early lead thanks to consecutive scores from Towns and McBride. The Celtics kept the score close thanks to contributions from Tatum and Garza, but Drummond's dunk at the buzzer finished the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 27-26 . In the second quarter, the Celtics built an 8- point lead. The Knicks tied the game with contributions from Anunoby and Hart. Tatum and Kroos then scored consecutively, while Brunson and Hart helped the Knicks take the lead. At halftime, the Celtics led 50-49 .

After switching sides, the Celtics relied on Tatum's continued attacks on the basket, with White and George also contributing points. The Knicks relied on McBride's outside shooting, but Tatum scored on consecutive free throws and drives, and Tatum hit a three-pointer. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics led 83-73 . In the final quarter, the Knicks narrowed the gap to 3 points. Tatum made a layup to stabilize the situation, and George then hit a three-pointer. Before the final buzzer, the Knicks closed the gap to 98-99 . In the crucial moments, Tatum hit consecutive jump shots to help the Celtics maintain their lead. Ultimately, the Celtics narrowly defeated the Knicks 107-103 .

Knicks player statistics

Towns 22 points , 10 rebounds, 3 assists; McBride 20 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Anunoby 20 points , 10 rebounds , 8 assists; Brunson 19 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Hart 10 points, 12 rebounds , 5 assists; Shamet 8 points , 2 rebounds; Drummond 2 points , 2 rebounds; Alvarado 2 points, 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Clarkson 1 rebound .

Celtics player statistics

Tatum 36 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists; Kelta 18 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; George 15 points , 7 rebounds, 2 assists; White 12 points , 4 rebounds , 6 assists; Garza 8 points , 1 rebound; Hauser 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Walsh 5 points , 3 rebounds ; Robinson 4 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists ; Pritchard 4 points , 1 rebound , 4 assists; Shaiman 2 points .

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