The Boston Celtics fell to the New York Knicks 118-109 Thursday night. With the loss, the Celtics move to 62-17 on the year with two games to play, though they remain locked in as the top seed in the conference.
Boston may not have much to play for at the moment, and New York was the more aggressive team from the tip, especially down low. For the game, the Knicks grabbed 16 more rebounds than the Celtics, and were especially good on the offensive glass. And with Jalen Brunson leading the charge on offense, New York was the better team on both ends, plain and simple. Brunson led all scorers with 39 points and 4 assists in 30 minutes played.
Here’s your breakdown of what transpired during a 118-109 Celtics loss against the Knicks.