NBA: Jayson Tatum Helps Boston Celtics Edge New York Knicks 118-105

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 (February 24, 2025). Tatum just missed getting a triple-double for the second straight game after earning one in a victory at Philadelphia. Jaylen Brown had 24 points and eight rebounds, and Derrick White finished with 19 points for Boston, who won their fifth straight and improved to 3-0 against the Knicks this season. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 24 points and Jalen Brunson had 22.

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Updated on: 24 February 2025 11:47 am

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New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) drives past Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston.

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Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) and Jayson Tatum (0) react during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Boston.

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Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, top, goes up to shoot over New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston.

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