In a season that has seen them build an exceptional lead over the rest of the league for the best record in the NBA, the Boston Celtics entered Saturday night’s high profile showdown with the New York Knicks in the midst of their longest win streak of the season. Though the first half was a tight-knit affair, the Celtics broke loose in the second, and their win streak advanced to eight games on the strength of a 116-102 win.
Jaylen Brown had a big night, leading the Celtics with 30 points on a night where Jayson Tatum (19 points, 7-of-15 shooting) took a step back to let his teammates shine.