December 3rd - The Celtics defeated the Knicks 123-117. Brown was on fire, scoring 42 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists, becoming the biggest contributor to the team's victory; for the Knicks, Bridges had a stellar performance, scoring 35 points in a losing effort .

At the start of the game, the Knicks quickly found their rhythm, with Hart hitting three three-pointers in the first quarter , helping the team build a 13- point lead. The Celtics tried to catch up, but finished the first quarter trailing 21-32 . In the second quarter, the Celtics' lead widened to 14 points. However, Brown scored 18 points, helping the team take the lead and extend it towards the end of the quarter. At halftime, the Celtics led 58-52 .

After switching sides, the Celtics extended their lead to 18 points. The Knicks then fought back, with Bridges and Towns taking turns scoring, but the Celtics maintained their 18- point lead, 94-76 , heading into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Knicks launched a furious comeback, with Bridges in explosive form, scoring 17 points in the quarter to help his team close the gap to just 3 points. In the crucial moments, the Celtics, led by White and Brown, widened the score again. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the Knicks 123-117.

Knicks player statistics

Bridges 35 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Towns 29 points, 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Hart 19 points , 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Brunson 15 points , 3 rebounds, 11 assists; McBride 9 points , 3 rebounds , 6 assists; Clarkson 4 points; Kolek 4 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Robinson 1 point , 5 rebounds

Celtics player statistics

Brown had 42 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists; White had 22 points , 2 rebounds , and 5 assists; Simmons had 12 points, 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Minott had 11 points and 6 rebounds; Pritchard had 10 points , 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Walsh had 8 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist; Kelta had 8 points and 6 rebounds; Hauser had 6 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist .