Boston Celtics victory over New York Knicks

While backup guard Sam Hauser recorded career highs with 16 points and five 3-pointers, Brown and Tatum each made six 3-pointers. Malcolm Brogdon contributed 14 points overall. Boston made 13 of 27 long-range shots in the first half before making 14 of 24 shots in the final two quarters. When Joe Mazzulla emphasized how crucial it was for his team to move the ball, the Celtics delivered with 30 assists on 47 field goals and a 6-3 improvement.

The Knicks, who have dropped their previous four games, were led by 29 points from Julius Randle and 27 points from RJ Barrett. Jalen Brunson finished with 10 assists and 22 points. With 14 seconds remaining, Grant Williams from Boston Celtics then broke the franchise record for 3-pointers in a regular-season game.