The Boston Celtics have been connected to a big trade with an Eastern Conference foe that would fill a major need.

Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 13 rebounds and the New York Knicks rode a huge second quarter to a 105-95 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night and a 2-0 start to the season.

Sam Hauser was bright spot for the Celtics in the loss to be Friday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.

The Boston Celtics face the New York Knicks on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 (10/24/25) in a regular season NBA game at Madison Square Garden.

After dropping their season opener to the 76ers on Wednesday (Oct. 24), Boston will be doubly motivated to beat a banged-up New York squad.

The NBA world was rocked Thursday morning after Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday as p

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will tip off Amazon's new NBA on Prime coverage Friday night with a rematch at Madison Square Garden.

The Celtics returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time since May 16, when last season ended in the conference semifinals.

Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the Knicks went 27-14 last season. New York is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 229.

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