New York, NY — The New York Knicks secured their second consecutive victory to start the 2025–26 NBA season, defeating the Boston Celtics 105–95 at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

Jalen Brunson delivered a standout performance, scoring 31 points and dishing out 5 assists. His leadership was pivotal as the Knicks overcame an early deficit to control the game.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed significantly with 26 points and 13 rebounds, anchoring the team's defense and providing a consistent offensive presence.

After trailing 30–22 at the end of the first quarter, the Knicks exploded in the second period, outscoring the Celtics 42–14.

This dominant stretch gave New York a commanding 64–44 halftime lead.

The Celtics struggled to recover, despite efforts from Jaylen Brown, who scored 23 points on his 29th birthday.

The Knicks' bench played a crucial role, with Josh Hart making his season debut and grabbing 14 rebounds in 19 minutes.

However, OG Anunoby limped off the court midway through the fourth quarter after appearing to injure his knee or upper thigh while attempting to block a shot. His status moving forward will be closely monitored.

With this victory, the Knicks improve to 2–0 on the season. They will look to maintain their momentum in their upcoming games, continuing to build on the strong team chemistry and depth displayed in this win.

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