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Boston Celtics 119, New York Knicks 117: final score and stats

Boston Celtics beat New York Knicks, Boston Celtics 119 to New York Knicks 117, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics.

NBATuesday, April 8, 2025
Final
DateApr 8, 2025
Start time7:30 PM ET
VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY
TVTNT/truTV/HBO Max
Attendance19,812

Line score

Team1234OTT
Boston Celtics2725312412119
New York Knicks3028202910117

Top performers

Boston Celtics
PointsKristaps Porzingis · 34
ReboundsDerrick White · 8
AssistsDerrick White · 9
RatingKristaps Porzingis · 34 PTS
New York Knicks
PointsKarl-Anthony Towns · 34
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns · 14
AssistsJalen Brunson · 10
RatingKarl-Anthony Towns · 34 PTS, 14 REB

Team comparison

Boston CelticsNew York Knicks
Points per game
114.3
109.8
Points allowed per game
103.1
103.7
59-20Record50-29
1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division
5-2Road record / home record4-3
WWWWWLast 5LLWWW
W5StreakL2

Team stats

Boston CelticsNew York Knicks
40-87FG48-101
Field Goal %
46
48
19-493PT11-38
Three Point %
39
29
20-25FT10-16
Free Throw %
80
63
Rebounds
38
52
Offensive Rebounds
9
17
Defensive Rebounds
29
35
Assists
26
28
Steals
8
8
Blocks
4
6
Turnovers
15
11
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
15
11
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Celtics
Paul George F · Illness
Day-To-Day
New York Knicks

No injuries listed.

Box score

Boston Celtics

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jayson Tatum483211-224-116-875211072+2
Kristaps Porzingis393411-198-134-6432110430
Jrue Holiday37165-92-44-543120133+6
Derrick White43145-144-120-089310441-1
Jaylen Brown2262-80-22-251300053-2
Sam Hauser2873-61-40-021111020+9
Luke Kornet1920-30-02-231211304+6
Payton Pritchard3083-60-32-253110141-10
Team11940-8719-4920-253826158492917

New York Knicks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
OG Anunoby41135-130-53-681422350-7
Karl-Anthony Towns433414-211-35-71420112124+1
Josh Hart48105-140-40-1117130476-5
Mikal Bridges38146-152-60-044201134-2
Jalen Brunson382710-215-122-2110200011-2
Mitchell Robinson1642-30-00-071012430-1
Cameron Payne1473-71-30-0022000030
Landry Shamet731-21-10-020000020+3
Miles McBride2152-51-40-051010323+3
Team11748-10111-3810-1652281186173521

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 98-93
Nov 10, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersW 123-101
Nov 8, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 117-97
Nov 6, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 119-80
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 109-102
Nov 13, 2026 · at Indiana PacersL 104-106
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersL 107-115
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 117-85
Nov 7, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 109-97
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BullsW 135-105

Season series

BOS wins series 4-0
Apr 8, 2025BOS 119, NY 117
Feb 23, 2025NY 105, BOS 118
Feb 8, 2025BOS 131, NY 104
Oct 22, 2024NY 109, BOS 132

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks?

Boston Celtics won, 119-117, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

What was the final score of Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks?

Boston Celtics 119, New York Knicks 117.

Who were the top performers?

Boston Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis (34 points). New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns (34 points).

Where is Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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