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Knicks Defeat Celtics 105-95 in Home Opener

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Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

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Who won Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks?

New York Knicks beat Boston Celtics 105-95 at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2025.

The New York Knicks secured a solid victory against the Boston Celtics, winning 105-95 at Madison Square Garden. This win improves the Knicks' record to 3-0 for the season, while the Celtics fall to 0-3. The Knicks have now taken a 2-0 lead in their series against the Celtics, having previously won their last matchup on April 8, 2025, by a narrow margin of 119-117.

In this game, the Knicks displayed a strong performance, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Celtics 27-18. Key plays included a driving layup by Jaylen Brown, a dunk by Karl-Anthony Towns assisted by Jalen Brunson, and a critical three-pointer by Brunson from 28 feet. The Knicks maintained their lead throughout the game, with their largest lead reaching 10 points in the fourth quarter.

Looking at recent form, the Knicks have shown resilience at home, with a 4-2 record in their last six home games. They are currently on a two-game winning streak, averaging 111.0 points scored and allowing 106.9 points over their last ten games. In contrast, the Celtics, despite a strong performance in their previous games, have struggled on the road, now holding a 0-3 record this season. They averaged 112.2 points scored and allowed 104.1 points in their last ten games, but their current form shows a downward trend with a one-game losing streak.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. For the Knicks, Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson were listed as day-to-day, with Brunson dealing with a wrist issue. The Celtics also had Jayson Tatum listed as day-to-day due to a knee problem. The absence of key players can significantly impact team performance, and both teams will need to monitor their injury situations closely as the season progresses.

Betting lines from the market indicated that the Knicks were favored to win, with odds provided by the betting provider reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The conditions at Madison Square Garden were favorable for the Knicks, as they capitalized on the home crowd's energy.

As the game unfolded, viewers could watch for the Knicks' defensive strategies, which effectively limited the Celtics' scoring opportunities, particularly in the paint. The Knicks' ability to execute plays in crucial moments, such as Brunson's clutch three-pointer, demonstrated their composure under pressure. The Celtics, on the other hand, will need to reassess their approach as they continue to search for their first win of the season.

Injury report

Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks
Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsJalen Brunson31New York Knicks
AssistsJalen Brunson5New York Knicks
ReboundsJosh Hart14New York Knicks
PointsJaylen Brown23Boston Celtics
AssistsPayton Pritchard6Boston Celtics
ReboundsNeemias Queta7Boston Celtics

Recent form

New York Knicks

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2111 scored · 106.9 allowed per game4-2 at home

W119-111vs Cleveland CavaliersOct 22
W113-105at Brooklyn NetsApr 13
L102-108vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 11
L106-115at Detroit PistonsApr 10
L117-119vs Boston CelticsApr 8
W112-98vs Phoenix SunsApr 6
W121-105at Atlanta HawksApr 5
L105-124at Cleveland CavaliersApr 2
W105-91vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 1
W110-93vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 30

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1112.2 scored · 104.1 allowed per game3-1 away

L116-117vs Philadelphia 76ersOct 22
W93-86vs Charlotte HornetsApr 13
W130-94vs Charlotte HornetsApr 11
L76-96at Orlando MagicApr 9
W119-117at New York KnicksApr 8
W124-90vs Washington WizardsApr 6
W123-103vs Phoenix SunsApr 4
L103-124vs Miami HeatApr 2
W117-103at Memphis GrizzliesMar 31
W121-111at San Antonio SpursMar 30

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Boston Celtics	New York Knicks
Field goals	35-82	33-86
Field goal %	43	38
Three-pointers	15-44	17-45
Three-point %	34	38
Free throws	10-15	22-25
Free throw %	67	88
Rebounds	37	53
Offensive rebounds	8	21
Defensive rebounds	29	32
Assists	19	23
Steals	10	7
Blocks	7	4
Turnovers	15	15
Team turnovers	1	5
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	16
Fast-break points	2	15
Points in the paint	36	30
Fouls	25	17
Largest lead	8	24

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter54-70Payton Pritchard makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter54-73Jalen Brunson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mikal Bridges assists)
3rd Quarter56-73Jaylen Brown makes 15-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter56-76Mikal Bridges makes 26-foot three point jumper (Miles McBride assists)
3rd Quarter56-77Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter56-78Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter56-80Jalen Brunson makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter58-80Anfernee Simons makes driving layup
3rd Quarter58-82Miles McBride makes two point shot
3rd Quarter61-82Jaylen Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
3rd Quarter63-82Jaylen Brown makes driving layup (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter65-82Hugo Gonzalez makes driving layup
4th Quarter68-82Payton Pritchard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter70-82Hugo Gonzalez makes tip shot
4th Quarter70-83Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter70-84Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter72-84Anfernee Simons makes 13-foot two point shot
4th Quarter72-87Karl-Anthony Towns makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter73-87Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter74-87Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter75-87Anfernee Simons makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter75-89Jalen Brunson makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter78-89Sam Hauser makes 25-foot three pointer (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter78-90Jalen Brunson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter78-91Jalen Brunson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter81-91Derrick White makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hugo Gonzalez assists)
4th Quarter81-93Jalen Brunson makes 2-foot two point shot (Josh Hart assists)
4th Quarter83-93Jaylen Brown makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter83-95Jalen Brunson makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter84-95Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter85-95Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter85-98Miles McBride makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter87-98Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
4th Quarter87-100Karl-Anthony Towns makes dunk (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter89-100Derrick White makes 1-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter89-101Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-101Jaylen Brown makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter92-104Jalen Brunson makes 28-foot three pointer
4th Quarter95-104Derrick White makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter95-105Jalen Brunson makes free throw 1 of 2