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Porzingis and Tatum make big 3-pointers as Celtics beat Knicks 119-117 in overtime

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Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts after scoring a three point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime after Jayson Tatum's 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds remaining forced the extra period, and the Boston Celtics completed a season sweep of the New York Knicks with a 119-117 victory Tuesday night.

Porzingis matched his season high with 34 points on his 30-footer.