Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and dominated the match player stats as the Knicks defeated the Celtics 105–95 at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2025.
New York’s control on the glass and free-throw line offset Boston’s efficient perimeter shooting.
The Knicks turned second-chance opportunities into decisive scoring while limiting Boston’s transition impact.
- Knicks won the rebound battle 53–37.
- Boston hit 15 threes but struggled at the line.
- New York generated 21 second-chance points.
Star Performers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson (NYK) | 34:46 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 50.0 | 42.9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | 33:04 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 37.5 | 66.7 |
| Jaylen Brown (BOS) | 35:28 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 50.0 | 42.9 |
| Sam Hauser (BOS) | 27:44 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 60.0 | 60.0 |
Brunson dictated tempo late with composed shot selection and efficient free-throw shooting, heading up the match player stats.
Towns dominated inside, collecting six offensive rebounds to extend possessions.
- Brunson went 8/9 from the line.
- Towns recorded a double-double with 13 boards.
- Brown and Hauser combined for nine made threes.
Team Shooting and Efficiency
| Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | FGM/FGA | 3PM/3PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 42.7 | 34.1 | 66.7 | 35/82 | 15/44 |
| Knicks | 38.4 | 37.8 | 88.0 | 33/86 | 17/45 |
Boston generated cleaner looks from distance but left points at the free-throw line.
New York compensated for lower field goal efficiency with volume and accuracy at the stripe.
- Knicks attempted 25 free throws to Boston’s 15.
- Celtics relied heavily on perimeter scoring.
- Shooting balance favored New York in key moments.
Rebounding, Defense and Hustle Plays
| Category | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds | 37 | 53 |
| Assists | 19 | 23 |
| Second Chance Pts | 7 | 21 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
Josh Hart’s 14 rebounds highlighted New York’s physical edge throughout the night.
Boston’s defense produced 10 steals and 7 blocks but could not convert those stops into transition points.
- Knicks turned rebounds into fastbreak opportunities.
- Celtics defensive stats did not translate into scoreboard control.
- Hustle categories defined the outcome at MSG.