Celtics hold off late Knicks charge to win 123-117 in rematch of East semifinal
December 2, 2025
Jaylen Brown scores a season-high 42 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-117 victory over the New York Knicks in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference semifinal. Derrick White added seven of his 22 points in the final four minutes, helping Boston fend off a New York rally. Mikal Bridges scores 17 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter for the Knicks. Boston has won four of its last five games.