The New York Knicks earned a 112-106 win over the Boston Celtics, pulling away late to secure a six-point victory. New York leaned on efficient shot-making overall (28-for-45, 62.0%) and timely perimeter scoring (15 made threes) to offset Boston’s edge on the glass (42-30) and keep control in the closing stretch. Josh Hart led the Knicks with 26 points, providing steady scoring pressure throughout the game, while Jalen Brunson added 25 and helped drive New York’s offense with crisp decision-making. The Knicks also moved the ball effectively, finishing with 29 assists—an indicator of how consistently they generated quality looks and avoided getting bogged down in isolation possessions. Boston stayed within striking distance behind Jayson Tatum’s 24 points and a strong scoring night from Payton Pritchard (23). The Celtics also got a 20-point contribution from B. Scheierman and hit 16 three-pointers, but their overall shooting volume from deep (16-for-43) couldn’t fully compensate for New York’s superior efficiency inside the arc and the Knicks’ ability to convert key possessions late. Going forward, the Knicks can point to their offensive execution—especially the assist total and high field-goal percentage—as a blueprint for winning against elite opponents. For the Celtics, the rebounding advantage and three-point output were positives, but the loss underscores the need to tighten up defensive coverage and limit high-efficiency looks when the game reaches winning time.