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Celtics aim to improve interior play against Knicks in Game Two

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:49 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Celtics aim to improve interior play against Knicks in Game Two

Summary

The Boston Celtics face the New York Knicks on October 23 after a disappointing opener, where they squandered a 22-point lead against Detroit. The Celtics are expected to address their weak interior defense, as their frontcourt trio of Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta, and Luka Garza combined for only nine points and nine rebounds in the previous game. Jayson Tatum, after a subpar shooting night, must elevate his performance. The game marks Boston's first home contest of the season, and both teams are seeking redemption following their losses in the opener.

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•Celtics blew a 22-point lead in the opener against Detroit.
•The frontcourt combined for nine points and nine rebounds.
•Jayson Tatum needs to improve from his shooting struggles.
•Paul George scored 38 points in his debut for Boston.
•The game is Boston's first home matchup of the season.

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9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics Must Fix Interior Play To Stop Knicks In Game Two

What they're saying

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The Celtics blew a 22-point lead and need big men to step up. Mitchell Robinson and his $100M teammates must dominate the paint to beat New York.
— Yahoo Sports

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