RJ Barrett Hits Epic Buzzer-Beater as Knicks Rally from 25 Points Down to Top Celtics
The New York Knicks earned their second straight win by defeating the Boston Celtics 108-105 at Madison Square Garden thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer by R.J. Barrett.
The Knicks overcame a 25-point deficit in the first half to earn the win on Thursday. Evan Fournier led the way with a career-high 41 points as New York improved to 19-20. Fournier shot 10-of-14 from beyond the arc, tying the franchise record for three-pointers made.
With the win, the Knicks are no longer in last place in the Atlantic Division.
The Celtics fell to 18-21 after their fifth loss in the last seven games. Boston has also now lost six consecutive road games. Jayson Tatum had a team-high 36 points and nine assists in the loss.
Notable Stats
G Evan Fournier, NYK: 41 points (career high); 10-of-14 3-pt FG (ties franchise record)
F Julius Randle, NYK: 22 points, 8 rebounds
F Jayson Tatum, BOS: 36 points, 9 assists
G Dennis Schroder, BOS: 20 points (off bench)
What's Next?
The Knicks and Celtics will face each other again on Saturday at TD Garden in Boston.
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