Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell recaps the team’s 107-103 win over the New York Knicks, including a big-time 36-point, 9-rebound, 7-assist game from Jayson Tatum. Plus, inside Neemias Queta’s first three-pointer of the season, how the bigs bounced back from a tough opener, and how the team’s defense impressed against the defending champions. You Got Boston [...]
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Mitchell Robinson spent years trying to stop Jayson Tatum. Now that he is on the same side, the Boston Celtics big man is still in awe of what he can do. Tatum poured in a game-high 36 points, including a dazzling late flurry, as the Celtics held off Robinson’s former team, the New York Knicks, […]
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The New York Knicks’ championship celebration turned chaotic when three assistant coaches received empty ring boxes on live TV and MSG employees were duped by a phishing email that pretended to offer them a championship ring. Over 275 rings and jewelry pieces, valued at $3.7 million, are slated for distribution, but the mishandled security test and delayed fittings sparked anger and embarrassment. Head coach Mike Brown declined comment, while MSG cited a recent hack as the reason for the phishing simulation. The franchise now faces a PR backlash and a costly $3.7 million remediation effort.
Boston Celtics secure their first win of the season, thanks to Jayson Tatum and focused effort down the stretch against the New York Knicks.
The Boston Celtics bounced back from their season opener loss to take down the NBA champion New York Knicks on Friday. The 107-103 win of Boston left head coach Joe Mazzulla impressed and he made sure to praise Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh for their defensive showing during the game. Mazzulla appeared relaxed during his postgame […]
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Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson revealed during an interview with NBA on Prime Video's Cassidy Hubbarth why he didn't watch the championship ring ceremony of his former team, the New York Knicks. In essence, it was for practical reasons.
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson revealed during an interview with NBA on Prime Video's Cassidy Hubbarth why he didn't watch the championship ring ceremony of his former team, the New York Knicks. In essence, it was for practical reasons.
The Boston Celtics may have walked away with a 107-103 victory over the New York Knicks. However, one of Friday night’s most memorable moments came after the final buzzer. Near midcourt at TD Garden, Mitchell Robinson reunited with his former New York teammates. He shared an extended, emotional embrace with Karl-Anthony Towns that highlighted their […]
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Jayson Tatum silences critics with a 36‑point, 14‑of‑20 shooting night as the Celtics edge the defending champion Knicks 107‑103 at TD Garden. After a shaky season opener that raised doubts about his post‑Achilles conditioning, Tatum poured in 25 second‑half points and sealed the win with a 19‑foot jumper and a step‑back three in the final minute, accounting for seven of Boston’s last eight points. The performance signals his readiness to lead a re‑tooled Celtics roster without Jaylen Brown.
Jayson Tatum fuels the Boston Celtics to a 107-103 win over the New York Knicks at TD Garden on October 23, 2026, snapping the Celtics' 1-1 start and handing the Knicks their second loss. Tatum drops 36 points with 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Paul George adds 15 points. New York’s Karl‑Anthony Towns scores 22 with a double‑double, and Jalen Brunson contributes 19 points and 4 assists, but missed opportunities from deep (30% shooting) hurt the Knicks. Mitchell Robinson’s first outing with Boston is muted (4 points, 4 rebounds), and rookie James Wiseman debuts for New York late in the half. The game sees multiple lead changes and a decisive fourth‑quarter surge by Boston.
Heading into the night, both teams needed a win. The Boston Celtics lost their season opener in brutal fashion, blowing a 22-point lead to the Detroit Pistons. They didn't want to disappoint their fans in the home opener.
The Boston Celtics held off a late push from Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a thrilling Friday night showdown, securing a 107-103 win powered by 36 points from Jayson Tatum in front of the home crowd.
Jayson Tatum delivers a clutch performance to lead Boston to a 107-103 win over the defending champion New York Knicks on Oct. 23, 2026. Tatum finishes with 36 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, scoring the decisive baskets in the final minutes. Boston’s starting five—White, George, Walsh, Tatum and Robinson—stay on the floor, while Knicks’ full championship lineup, including Brunson and Towns, falls short. Paul George and Neemias Queta each add 15 points, and rookie Deuce McBride hits a hot 6‑of‑8 three‑point night. The Celtics shoot 46% overall and 39% from three, pulling away with a 13‑4 run to start the fourth and sealing the game after a late Knicks surge.
Coach Mike Brown’s New York Knicks traveled to Boston to take on familiar face Mitchell Robinson, whose absence was cited as a fatal flaw that may doom their NBA championship chances. Robinson provided invaluable depth for the Knicks on their 2025-26 NBA title run, something not lost on Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks as they […]
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The Knicks admit that their phishing email security tactic was a mistake and announce they have sent over $3.7 million to reward team members with championship rings.
Jalen Brunson has another national television stop lined up, and this one comes with a rooting interest. According to the New York Post, the Knicks captain will appear alongside Peyton and Eli Manning on ESPN’s “ManningCast” Monday as Philadelphia faces Dallas. His guest segment will take place in the third quarter. Brunson supports the Eagles, […]
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The New York Knicks officially sign former Laker small forward Dalton Knecht to a two‑way contract, opening a roster spot by waiving fellow two‑way player Kevin McCullar Jr. Knecht, the 25‑year‑old 17th‑overall pick from the 2024 draft, was waived by Los Angeles after a disappointing sophomore season (4.2 pts, 1.2 reb per game, 45.5% FG). He can appear in up to 49 NBA games this year while also playing for the Westchester Knicks. McCullar, also 25, spent his third straight season on a Knicks two‑way deal, appearing in 21 games last year and earning a championship ring before being released.
The Knicks and Celtics clash at 7 p.m. EST on Amazon Prime, with each team looking to improve a 0‑0 start. No injuries are listed, and the game marks the 1‑1 record for the winner, continuing a historic rivalry that boasts the most regular‑season meetings between any NBA pair. Expect Benedict Robinson in Celtics green and plenty of fan banter in this live discussion thread.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown declined to say whether he has received his NBA championship ring during a chat with reporters on Friday before his team took on the host Boston Celtics.
The Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Boston seeks to rebound from a 121‑113 season‑opening loss to Detroit after trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George, who dropped 38 points in his debut. Jayson Tatum managed only 13 points. The Knicks look for their first win after a 106‑100 loss to Philadelphia, returning core players Jalen Brunson, Karl‑Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while former center Mitchell Robinson now suits up for Boston. Both teams view the game as an early test for Eastern Conference contention.
Josh Hart says Boston’s Mitchell Robinson will likely guard him in Friday’s matchup, prompting the Knicks to devise a new tactical role. Rather than sit on the perimeter, Hart could act as a screener for Jalen Brunson, forcing Robinson into the paint and creating movement. The article outlines several trial scenarios—screen‑and‑roll, slip, or short pass—to gauge shot quality and turnovers, while noting Hart’s 14‑point debut and his past chemistry with Robinson. Coach Mike Brown hasn’t confirmed the plan, but testing these options could give New York a strategic edge over the Celtics.
Winning back-to-back titles is one of the hardest things to do in any sport, and the New York Knicks face an intense challenge as they look to repeat. It has been almost a decade since the last time an NBA franchise won two championships in a row. While New York’s 106-100 opening night loss to […]
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The Boston Celtics are officially in the win column. And it's all thanks to Jayson Tatum.
The defending-champion Knicks fell 106-100 to the new-look Philadelphia 76ers on NBA opening night. While fans focus on how New York dropped that game right after raising the banner, the context paints a bigger picture. After June 13, many questions arose: Can New York keep this team together? Did the Knicks just find themselves at […]
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Karl-Anthony Towns faces potential free agency next summer if he does not agree to extension with Knicks.