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The New York Knicks outlasted the Boston Celtics 131-126 in double overtime on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five games. The Knicks were led by Julius Randle, who recorded 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Kemba Walker added 32 points and 7 rebounds for the Knicks, while Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 9 rebounds for the Celtics.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to pull away in regulation. The Knicks held a three-point lead with less than a minute to go, but a clutch three-pointer from Tatum sent the game to overtime. In the first overtime period, the Celtics had a chance to win the game, but a missed free throw by Marcus Smart kept the game tied. In the second overtime, the Knicks were able to pull away thanks to some clutch shooting from Randle and Walker.
The win improves the Knicks' record to 31-28, putting them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics, meanwhile, fall to 28-30, putting them in ninth place in the conference.
The win continues a remarkable turnaround for the Knicks, who finished with the worst record in the league just two seasons ago. Under the guidance of head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks have become one of the best defensive teams in the league, while also getting strong contributions from Randle and other key players.
The Celtics, on the other hand, have struggled this season, with injuries and inconsistent play hampering their efforts to make a deep playoff run. The team has been without star guard Jaylen Brown for several games due to injury, and will need to get healthy and find some consistency if they hope to make a run in the postseason.
Overall, the game was a thrilling showcase of two teams fighting for playoff position in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks will look to keep their winning streak alive when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, while the Celtics will try to bounce back against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
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