The New York Knicks took the lead against the Boston Celtics with a 3-pointer by Josh Hart, making it 86-84. The Celtics, apart from Tatum, Porzingis, and Horford, have struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 10-for-34. The Knicks went on a 10-0 run, with Julius Randle hitting a corner 3-pointer, bringing them within 1 point. The Knicks have made 16 3-pointers in the last 32 minutes. The Celtics had an 18-5 advantage in fast-break points, capitalizing on turnovers and missed shots by the Knicks. The Knicks guards and wings dominated the Celtics' lineup. The Knicks are shooting 33 percent on 2-pointers.
16 threes in the last 32 minutes for the #Knicks. #Celtics
#Celtics letting this one get away. #Knicks with their 18th 3-pointer.
JOSH HART FOR 3️⃣ First lead of the night for the Knicks! 📺: ESPN https://t.co/GSv3y8e8q8
Knicks have their first lead of the game with a 13-2 burst to open the fourth quarter. Mazzulla just finally got Holiday back in and now back comes White at this timeout. The Knicks guards and wings were crushing the unit the Celtics had out there.
Celtics give up another uncontested 3 off a drive and kick after a bad offensive possession from Tatum and the Knicks finally have an 86-84 lead.
The Knicks are now 15-for-31 from 3-point range after Josh Hart makes a corner triple with 8:56 to go – one that gives New York its first lead, at 86-84. Boston is 10-for-34 from 3 – with Celtics outside of Tatum, Porzingis and Horford a combined 2-for-17.
Josh Hart with the threeeeee! Knicks lead 86-84!!! They're hitting their shots and playing TUFF D. Let's goooooo!!!!
Knicks with their first lead of the game - 86-84 - on a Hart three off a DiVincenzo feed. Barrett ran off 7 straight to start the fourth quarter.
Espn stats and info Josh hart shoots 92% from 3 on the Knicks
The Knicks are shooting 33 percent on 2-pointers.
Knicks have tied it on ESPN 👀 https://t.co/TXj5r5gaVQ
The Knicks 10-0 run is capped by a Julius Randle corner 3⃣... and the Garden crowd is LOVING it! Knicks within 1 on ESPN | #KiaTipOff23 https://t.co/0aAThOyDJ0
In 44 seconds Knicks run off 8 straight points (and that count of time was long since Julius had time to dribble, set, aim on that corner three). Deficit down to 1.
Celtics have an 18-5 advantage in fast-break points. Knicks helping them get going with plenty of turnovers and missed shots.
Knicks late flurry -- and a late follow by Hartenstein -- cuts the deficit to 51-46 at the half. Barrett 14 points, Quickley 10 points and Jayson Tatum is a problem (19 points, 6 rebounds). Porzingis 15 all in the first quarter.