- Celtics (59-20) completed a season sweep against the Knicks (50-29) with their 119-117 victory.
- Kristaps Porzingis (34 points) matched a career-high with eight 3-pointers, including the go-ahead 3 in OT.
- Jayson Tatum forced overtime with a game-tying 3 and finished with 32 points.
- Celtics’ 33rd road win of the season is a franchise record.
- Boston will visit Orlando on Wednesday for the second night of a back-to-back.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the New York Knicks in an overtime thriller Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, 119-117.
Kristaps Porzingis (34 points) and Jayson Tatum (32 points) led the way for the C’s. Both stepped up in the clutch, with Tatum knocking down the game-tying 3-pointers to force OT and Porzingis securing the victory with a 3 of his own late in the extra period.
Boston completed a season sweep of New York and earned its 33rd road victory of the campaign, a new franchise record. The reigning champions will head to Orlando to play the second night of a back-to-back Wednesday.
Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Tuesday’s game:
