The Boston Celtics firmly established their dominance over the New York Knicks once again, with Jayson Tatum scoring 40 points in a decisive victory at Madison Square Garden. This win, the second blowout against the Knicks this season, allowed Tatum to surpass Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens on the Celtics' all-time scoring leaderboard, joining legends like Larry Bird and Paul Pierce. Despite the absence of key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, the Celtics led throughout the game, demonstrating their offensive efficiency and leaving New York still struggling to find its competitive edge.
Kevin Garnett mentioned the Knicks are built to challenge the Celtics, but Jayson Tatum's 40-point performance reinforces the Knicks' struggles against the Celtics.
Tatum’s historical performance included passing legends Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens to join the ranks of Celtics greats with multiple 40-point games.
Despite Jalen Brunson's 36-point night, the Knicks failed to challenge the Celtics, trailing significantly throughout the game.
The Celtics showcased remarkable efficiency with 54.1% shooting overall and 48.7% from three, emphasizing their dominance over New York.
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