April 10th - The Knicks defeated the Celtics 112-106. Hart contributed 26 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists, while Brunson added 25 points, 1 rebound, and 10 assists. For the Celtics, Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Pritchard had 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, the Knicks got off to a perfect start, with Bridges scoring 7 straight points. The Celtics then rallied, led by Tatum, with Prichard and Kelley scoring consecutively to gradually take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics led 29-26. In the second quarter, the Knicks regained the lead through Anunoby and Robinson, while the Celtics kept the score close with a combination of inside and outside play. At halftime, the Knicks led 54-53.

After switching sides, the Knicks initially built a double-digit lead. However, the Celtics rallied to take the lead thanks to consecutive long-range shots from Pritchard and Scheiman. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics still led 83-81. In the final quarter, Hart hit consecutive crucial three-pointers to help the Knicks regain control. Brunson made several free throws to extend the lead in the critical moments, and Hart sealed the victory with another three-pointer. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Celtics 112-106 .

Celtics player statistics

Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists; Pritchard had 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists; Shaiman had 20 points and 4 rebounds; Kelta had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists; Vucevic had 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; White had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Hauser had 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Walsh had 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Knicks player statistics

Hart 26 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Brunson 25 points, 1 rebound, 10 assists; Towns 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists; Anunoby 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Bridges 10 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Clarkson 8 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Robinson 7 points, 7 rebounds; McBride 4 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists

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