Jayson Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Knicks 107-103
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Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 25 in the second half, as the Boston Celtics held off the New York Knicks 107-103 during their home opener on October 23. Tatum's late-game performance included seven of Boston's final eight points, helping to secure the win despite a late rally from the Knicks. New York, now 0-2 after losing its season opener, saw five players score in double figures, led by Karl-Anthony Towns with 22 points. Both teams exchanged leads throughout the game, but strong third-quarter play by Boston established a crucial advantage.
- •Tatum finished with 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- •Celtics outscored Knicks 33-24 in the third quarter.
- •New York trailed 91-79 before mounting a comeback.
- •Paul George and Neemias Queta contributed 15 points each for Boston.
- •Next, the Knicks will host the Magic, and the Celtics face the Bulls.
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum comes in clutch, leads Celtics to 107-103 win vs. Knicks
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Tatum delivers as Celtics down winless Knicks
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum goes off for 36 points in win against Knicks
"Jayson Tatum scored 36 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 107-103 to leave the NBA champions waiting for their first win of the season on Friday.Tatum, back at full fitness after missing most of last season with a ruptured Achilles, delivered a mesmerizing performance at the TD Garden to give Boston their first win of the campaign after an opening-day loss to Detroit.
"BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias Queta added 15 points apiece to fend off a late rally by the defending NBA champion Knicks.
"Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum bounced back in a big way on Friday night, burying the New York Knicks down the stretch.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 2:44 AMJayson Tatum comes in clutch, leads Celtics to 107-103 win vs. Knicks
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum bounced back in a big way on Friday night, burying the New York Knicks down the stretch.
- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 2:22 AMTatum delivers as Celtics down winless Knicks
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 107-103 to leave the NBA champions waiting for their first win of the season on Friday.Tatum, back at full fitness after missing most of last season with a ruptured Achilles, delivered a mesmerizing performance at the TD Garden to give Boston their first win of the campaign after an opening-day loss to Detroit.
- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 2:03 AMJayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias Queta added 15 points apiece to fend off a late rally by the defending NBA champion Knicks.
- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 2:02 AMJayson Tatum goes off for 36 points in win against Knicks
Jayson Tatum goes off for 36 points in win against Knicks
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