Celtics Overwhelm Knicks 131-104 at Madison Square Garden

The Boston Celtics showcased their dominance over the New York Knicks once again, routing them 131-104 at Madison Square Garden. This marked the Knicks' largest loss of the season, as they struggled to keep up with the Celtics, who were playing without key starters Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a game-high 40 points, while the Knicks' Jalen Brunson scored 36 but lamented the team's performance as 'unacceptable.' The loss highlighted recurring issues for New York, including ineffective shooting from key players and poor defensive efforts, particularly against the Celtics' three-point shooting. The Knicks, now 34-18, are left trying to reassess their approach as they fall behind in the Eastern Conference standings. Coach Tom Thibodeau acknowledged the Celtics' strength as defending champions, emphasizing the need for greater discipline and cohesion from his team.