The Boston Celtics blew out the Knicks in their first two meetings and got off to a good start here. They went on an 11-0 run to take an early 13-3 lead. The Celtics were playing solid defense and getting out for transition buckets.

Jayson Tatum scored 25 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-105 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA on Monday (4, 2025). Tatum just missed getting a triple-double for the second straight game after earning one in a victory at Philadelphia.

Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday.

The Celtics continued their command of the New York Knicks this season, pulling off a 118-105 win on Sunday afternoon. Boston was ahead by double digits for most of the game, but the Knicks stormed back in the third quarter and cut a 27-point deficity down to four on the first possession of the fourth.

The New York Knicks spent the offseason boosting its roster to compete with the defending champion Boston Celtics. But through three matchups this season, it is abundantly clear the Celtics still own the Knicks.

After a 118-105 loss to Boston on Sunday, New York admitted it has a long way to go to catch its rivals after falling to 0-5 against them this season.