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Celtics-Knicks recap: Porzingis, Tatum propel C's to thrilling OT win

Boston's 119-117 win completed a 4-0 season sweep against New York.

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Derrick White talks with Abby Chin about Jayson Tatum’s clutch play in the Celtics’ thrilling OT win over the Knicks at MSG.

What to Know

  • Celtics (59-20) completed a season sweep against the Knicks (50-29) with their 119-117 victory.
  • Kristaps Porzingis (34 points) matched a career-high with eight 3-pointers, including the go-ahead 3 in OT.
  • Jayson Tatum forced overtime with a game-tying 3 and finished with 32 points.
  • Celtics' 33rd road win of the season is a franchise record.
  • Boston will visit Orlando on Wednesday for the second night of a back-to-back.

The Boston Celtics outlasted the New York Knicks in an overtime thriller Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, 119-117.

Kristaps Porzingis (34 points) and Jayson Tatum (32 points) led the way for the C's. Both stepped up in the clutch, with Tatum knocking down the game-tying 3-pointers to force OT and Porzingis securing the victory with a 3 of his own late in the extra period.

Boston completed a season sweep of New York and earned its 33rd road victory of the campaign, a new franchise record. The reigning champions will head to Orlando to play the second night of a back-to-back Wednesday.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Tuesday's game:

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