Celtics vs Knicks
Tue, Dec 2
Final
Celtics
Celtics
(12 - 9)
123
-
117
Knicks
Knicks
(13 - 7)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 21 | 37 | 36 | 29 | 123 |
| Knicks | 32 | 20 | 24 | 41 | 117 |
Venue: TD Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jaylen Brown
BOS | #7 | G/F
42
4
4
Mikal Bridges
NYK | #25 | G/F
35
6
3
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 58% chance of winning the game
The Knicks enter as slight favorites due to their four-game winning streak and the significant absence of Jayson Tatum for Boston.
Key Analysis
- • Boston is without superstar Jayson Tatum (Achilles), removing their leading scorer and primary playmaker.
- • New York holds a distinct rebounding advantage (46.5 per game, 2nd in NBA) led by Karl-Anthony Towns.
- • The Knicks have won four consecutive games, including double-digit victories over the Raptors and Hornets.
- • Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns present a mismatch for a Celtics defense missing key perimeter length without Tatum.
- • New York won the only prior meeting this season 105-95, proving they can stifle Boston's offense.
- • Boston must rely on high-volume three-point shooting (15.3 made per game) from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White to stay competitive.
