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Celtics Edge Knicks in Thrilling Matchup at TD Garden

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · TD Garden

Boston Celtics 123, New York Knicks 117, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics beat New York Knicks 123-117 at TD Garden on December 2, 2025.

Who was favored in New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics?

New York Knicks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.

The Boston Celtics triumphed over the New York Knicks with a final score of 123-117 in a closely contested game at TD Garden. This victory allowed the Celtics to tie the season series against the Knicks at 1-1, showcasing the competitive nature of their rivalry.

Entering the game, the Celtics held a home record of 12-9, while the Knicks boasted a slightly better away record of 13-7. The Celtics have been in strong form at home, winning 8 of their last 10 games, with an impressive scoring average of 119.6 points while allowing 108.4. They currently enjoy a two-game winning streak at home, having recently defeated the Orlando Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans.

On the other hand, the Knicks have had a mixed performance on the road, with a record of 6-4 over their last 10 games. Their scoring average during this stretch is 111.2 points, with an average of 108.3 points allowed. However, they entered this matchup on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Charlotte Hornets in their previous outing.

The Celtics' recent home performances have been particularly noteworthy, as they have maintained a perfect home record of 5-0 in their last five games. The Knicks, while strong at home, have struggled slightly on the road, with a record of 2-3 in their last five away games.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Celtics had a record of 5-3 against the Knicks in their last eight meetings. The last encounter prior to this game saw the Knicks defeat the Celtics 112-106 on April 9, 2026. However, the Celtics had previously secured a victory against the Knicks on December 3, 2025, winning 123-117, which set the stage for this rematch.

Injury concerns loomed over both teams, with Celtics star Jayson Tatum listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. The Knicks faced similar challenges, with Jalen Brunson and Mohamed Diawara also labeled as day-to-day, dealing with wrist and finger injuries, respectively. The absence or limited availability of these key players could have significant implications for both teams.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with DraftKings setting the odds with the Knicks favored by 1.5 points. The total points line was set at 230.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game. The moneyline odds were -105 for the Celtics and -115 for the Knicks, further emphasizing the tight nature of the contest.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a thrilling fourth quarter where the lead changed hands multiple times. Key plays included a driving dunk by Mikal Bridges and crucial free throws by Derrick White, which helped secure the Celtics' victory. Jaylen Brown capped off the game with a dunk, sealing the win for Boston.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the intensity of the Celtics-Knicks rivalry, with both teams showcasing their strengths and resilience. The Celtics' ability to perform at home and the Knicks' struggles on the road added layers of intrigue to this encounter, making it a must-watch for basketball fans.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NY -1.5	230.5 o -108 / u -112	New York Knicks -115 · Boston Celtics -105

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Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsJaylen Brown42Boston Celtics
AssistsDerrick White5Boston Celtics
ReboundsJosh Minott6Boston Celtics
PointsMikal Bridges35New York Knicks
AssistsJalen Brunson11New York Knicks
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns7New York Knicks

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 8-2Streak W2119.6 scored · 108.4 allowed per game5-0 at home

W113-108vs Orlando MagicApr 12
W144-118vs New Orleans PelicansApr 10
L106-112at New York KnicksApr 9
W113-102vs Charlotte HornetsApr 8
W115-101vs Toronto RaptorsApr 5
W133-101at Milwaukee BucksApr 4
W147-129at Miami HeatApr 1
L102-112at Atlanta HawksMar 30
W114-99at Charlotte HornetsMar 29
W109-102vs Atlanta HawksMar 27

New York Knicks

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1111.2 scored · 108.3 allowed per game2-3 away

L96-110vs Charlotte HornetsApr 12
W112-95vs Toronto RaptorsApr 10
W112-106vs Boston CelticsApr 9
W108-105at Atlanta HawksApr 6
W136-96vs Chicago BullsApr 3
W130-119at Memphis GrizzliesApr 2
L94-111at Houston RocketsApr 1
L100-111at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 29
L103-114at Charlotte HornetsMar 26
W121-116vs New Orleans PelicansMar 24

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	New York Knicks	Boston Celtics
Field goals	43-85	49-87
Field goal %	51	56
Three-pointers	19-44	13-40
Three-point %	43	32
Free throws	12-17	12-14
Free throw %	71	86
Rebounds	33	38
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	23	27
Assists	29	18
Steals	5	6
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	10	10
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	25	19
Fast-break points	16	15
Points in the paint	42	56
Fouls	15	20
Largest lead	14	18

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter76-88Jaylen Brown makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter76-91Sam Hauser makes 24-foot three point shot (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter76-94Derrick White makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter78-94Karl-Anthony Towns makes layup (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter78-96Hugo Gonzalez makes driving layup (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter81-96Karl-Anthony Towns makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Hart assists)
4th Quarter84-96Jordan Clarkson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
4th Quarter85-96Jordan Clarkson makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter87-96Tyler Kolek makes 14-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter87-99Sam Hauser makes 24-foot three pointer (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter87-101Anfernee Simons makes two point shot
4th Quarter87-102Anfernee Simons makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter90-102Mikal Bridges makes 29-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter91-102Mikal Bridges makes free throw flagrant 1 of 3
4th Quarter92-102Mikal Bridges makes free throw flagrant 2 of 3
4th Quarter93-102Mikal Bridges makes free throw flagrant 3 of 3
4th Quarter95-102Karl-Anthony Towns makes two point shot
4th Quarter96-102Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter99-102Mikal Bridges makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter99-105Josh Minott makes 24-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter101-105Jalen Brunson makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter101-107Jordan Walsh makes tip shot
4th Quarter101-109Jordan Walsh makes two point shot
4th Quarter103-109Karl-Anthony Towns makes 1-foot dunk (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter104-109Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter104-112Derrick White makes 27-foot three pointer (Jordan Walsh assists)
4th Quarter106-112Josh Hart makes 2-foot layup (Karl-Anthony Towns assists)
4th Quarter107-112Josh Hart makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter107-113Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-113Mikal Bridges makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
4th Quarter110-115Jordan Walsh makes layup (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter110-116Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-117Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-118Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-119Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-119Mikal Bridges makes driving dunk
4th Quarter115-119Mikal Bridges makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter115-121Derrick White makes 3-foot layup (Sam Hauser assists)
4th Quarter117-121Jalen Brunson makes driving layup
4th Quarter117-123Jaylen Brown makes 1-foot dunk (Anfernee Simons assists)