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Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103
Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points after halftime as Boston used a 33-24 third quarter to beat New York.
On Friday, Jayson Tatum scored 36 points to lead the Boston Celtics past the New York Knicks 107-103, securing Boston's first win of the season at home.
Both teams entered the matchup seeking their first win after season-opening losses; the defending champion Knicks fell to 0-2 on the season, while the Celtics split their first two games.
Boston outscored New York 33-24 in the third quarter to build separation, while Paul George and Neemias Queta each contributed 15 points during a game featuring 12 lead changes and four ties.
New York mounted a 14-5 run late in the fourth quarter to pull within one point, but Tatum answered with five points in less than 30 seconds to seal the Celtics' victory.
The Knicks will host the Orlando Magic on Sunday, while the Celtics will host the Chicago Bulls on Monday, as both teams seek to build momentum from this closely contested matchup.
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Locked On Knicks - Daily Podcast On The New York Knicks discuss Jayson Tatum’s late-game heroics in the Celtics’ 107-103 win that drops the Knicks to 0-2