In a remarkable display of dominance, the New York Knicks have taken a commanding lead over the Boston Celtics at halftime, with the score at 69-48. The Knicks' aggressive play was highlighted by a 25-5 run, including a 17-0 stretch in the second quarter, significantly outperforming the Celtics in rebounds (32-17) and taking 20 more shots. Jalen Brunson led the scoring with 18 points and 5 assists, alongside notable contributions from Josh Hart, who achieved a double-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Bojan Bogdanovic with 12 points. The Celtics struggled to find their rhythm, failing to score a field goal in the final 5:52 of the second quarter and being outscored 22-3 during this period. Brunson's performance was highlighted by a 4-point play, underscoring the Knicks' dominance. This game, although not affecting standings, served as a playoff dress rehearsal, with the Knicks clearly outplaying the Celtics in every aspect.
#Celtics get outscored 22-3 in final 5:52 of 2Q, trail #Knicks 69-48 at halftime. NYK punished BOS on the boards. (32-17).
The Knicks in the final 6:36 minutes of the first half vs. the Celtics: - 22-3 run to end the half - 17-0 run in one stretch - Held Boston to only 3 points (All free throws) https://t.co/sNVgqoaO4I
How about the Knicks and Brunson?? 18 pts at the half! https://t.co/jwNZs8QZyY
A 22-3 run for the Knicks to end the half included this four-point play from Jalen Brunson ✨ 🎥 @NBA https://t.co/nTjcokVewH
The Knicks outscore the Celtics by 18 POINTS in the second quarter to take a commanding lead into half. 😳 Live Odds: 🗽 NYK -14.5 ☘️ BOS +1000 ↕️ 224.5 Total Points https://t.co/7nKd3xLCPK
Well that was something. #Knicks
Jalen Brunson's tough pull-up beats the 1H buzzer! He's up to 18 PTS and 4 AST at the half on TNT https://t.co/jLSD6KIobC
Celtics have worked to put Jaylen Brown on Jalen Brunson and have Porzingis guard Josh Hart. The Knicks have worked to use multiple guys as screeners, payoff here. Hart sets a high screen, KP is dropped back, Brunson has enjoyed attacking the space in this matchup. https://t.co/fsOMSs66oN
Knicks 17-0 run in the second quarter has them in command over Boston 😮💨 Jalen Brunson: 18 PTS, 4 AST https://t.co/YfXNi5gHWI
Knicks 17-0 run in the second quarter has them in command over Boston 😮💨 Jalen Brunson: 18 PTS, 5 AST https://t.co/w6JWmCB4k7
Nothing at stake tonight, but this is a playoff dress rehearsal turned undressing so far for the Celtics' regulars. Knicks took 20 more shots and out-worked them for a 21-point halftime lead.
Knicks up at the half https://t.co/FGqxKPwjuc
Brunson knocks down the TOUGH pull up in traffic 🤧 The Knicks end the half on a 25-5 run! 🔥 https://t.co/jHopDUF8NH
halftime https://t.co/TnoclNRCLS
[checks score] https://t.co/TNiEfEqvzG https://t.co/BWSzge8G9f
THE KNICKS GO ON A 17-0 RUN, INCLUDING THIS JALEN BRUNSON 4-POINT PLAY! 🎯 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/AxTGWIDR9l
As we said earlier today...Knicks are taking this seriously. Up 69-48 at the half -- outrebounding Boston 32-17. Hart has 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists; Brunson 18 points and Bogdanovic 12 points. https://t.co/NbjmT1Pfjx
Wow, @nyknicks up 21 over @celtics at half
Halftime. Knicks lead the Celtics 69-48. • Brunson 18 pts, 5 asts • Hart 13-10-4 • Bogdanovic 12 & 3 • Anunoby 10 & 4 • DiVincenzo 9 pts, 2 asts • Tatum 13 pts, 3 asts
What a first half that was. Knicks 69-48 Celtics. Brunson with 18 points in the first half.
Your halftime update: The Knicks are playing well.
Jalen Brunson with the 4-point play 😤 He has 16 points and 2-of-5 from three with minutes left in the second quarter!! https://t.co/GmTnt6y4zy
Celtics are not showing the Knicks how they will close out on threes in the playoffs by ... not closing out at all now.
if we’re betting on a team to upset the celtics in the playoffs, it’s the knicks, right?
Jalen Brunson DRILLS the 3 + the foul! Knicks currently on a 17-0 run on TNT 👀 https://t.co/Oysxiv5ukG
Live look at the Knicks and Celtics game. 😳😳😳 https://t.co/u9Bx5k8vT3
Jalen Brunson with the 4-point play 🔥 https://t.co/AuSWi7eFjr
Tatum snaps a 5:19 #Celtics scoreless skid. #Knicks
The run ends at 19-0 with a Tatum free throw -- Boston hasn't had a field goal since 6:38 left in the half. https://t.co/gvMjptgX9Y
Jalen Brunson, 4-point play! 🎯 https://t.co/Ytdoa8F3hY
Jalen Brunson and Bojan Bogdanovic combining to cook the Celtics with 14 of the Knicks' 17 points on this 17-0 run. Tons of 3s and offensive boards.
Jalen Brunson nails the 4-point play over Jrue 🎯 https://t.co/jjmMHzNDa5
Knicks on a 17-0 run.