Celtics put Knicks in 0-2 hole with win at TD Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks at TD Garden on October 23, leaving New York with an 0-2 record to start their title defense. Jayson Tatum's return to form played a crucial role in the Celtics' victory, with key shots in the fourth quarter. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson acknowledged the Celtics’ strong performance on both offense and defense, while Karl-Anthony Towns expressed disappointment but noted areas for his team to improve. The Knicks will look to regroup as the season continues.
- •Celtics improve to 1-1 after defeating Knicks.
- •Knicks now 0-2 after two consecutive losses.
- •Jayson Tatum key to Celtics' win with significant late-game shots.
- •Brunson emphasizes areas for Knicks to improve.
- •Towns expresses disappointment but respects Celtics' performance.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Brunson, Towns on how Boston Celtics put New York Knicks in 0-2 title defense hole
""They played great," said Brunson of an especially physical outing from Boston in the win. "They played great on both sides of the ball."
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