Jayson Tatum Leads Celtics Past Knicks 131-104

In a standout performance, Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a decisive 131-104 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, scoring 40 points. The Celtics, who improved to 37-16, dominated early and maintained control throughout the game, despite missing key players like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Payton Pritchard also excelled off the bench with 25 points, helping Boston respond effectively to a brief Knicks comeback in the third quarter. Jalen Brunson led New York with 36 points, but the Knicks struggled with shooting efficiency, particularly in the first half, where they shot just 26%. This loss marked the Knicks' worst margin of defeat this season, as they fell to 34-18. The two teams are set to face off again in two weeks, providing another opportunity for the Knicks to improve their performance against their rivals.