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The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 112–106 on April 9 at Madison Square Garden, with Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson combining for 51 points to power the hosts. New York shot 53.8 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers while committing just 7 turnovers, establishing offensive rhythm despite Boston's 42-rebound advantage. The Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum's 24 points and Payton Pritchard's 23, struggled with 45.2 percent shooting and 10 turnovers that stalled momentum. The fourth quarter proved decisive, with the Knicks outscoring Boston 31–23 to close out a defensive grind—both teams posted identical 126.4 and 120.4 ratings on offense and defense respectively, reflecting the tightly contested nature. New York's balanced attack generated 29 assists against Boston's 23, and the game fell short of the Vegas total of 210.5 points. The victory positions the Knicks favorably in the playoff race while Boston faces pressure to tighten execution in crunch situations.
