In the NBA regular season on April 12, 2024, the New York Knicks take on the Boston Celtics away. After four quarters of intense competition, the Knicks finally defeated the Celtics 118-109. The Knicks showed great offensive firepower and tenacious defense in this game. They maintained their lead throughout the game and managed to fend off the Celtics' comeback at crucial moments.
In today's game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, Jalen Brunson of the Knicks played well and earned the team a valuable victory. He played 30 minutes and made 15 of his 23 shots, including six of 11 three-pointers and three of five free throws, to score a game-high 39 points. In addition to that, he contributed 2 rebounds and 4 assists, creating many scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Brunson's stellar performance was not only evident in his scoring, but also in his control and leadership of the game. His aggressive movement on the court and sharp judgment have allowed the Knicks to improve greatly on both the offensive and defensive ends. His performance earned praise from his coaches and teammates, as well as great joy for Knicks fans.
In his last five games, Brunson has averaged 39.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game, demonstrating his ability as an all-around player. Not only did he excel on the offensive end, but he also made consistent contributions on both the playmaking and defensive ends.
Notably, the defeat marks the first time the Celtics have lost at home to a team in the East in the regular season since March 5, 2023. Prior to that, the Celtics had a staggering 27-game winning streak against Eastern Conference teams in the regular season at home.
More coincidentally, the last time the Celtics lost at home to an Eastern Conference team was the Knicks. That game took place on March 5, 2023, when the Celtics endured a hard-fought double overtime at home and lost to the Knicks 129-131.
Both home losses, both of which occurred against the Knicks, undoubtedly gave the game more drama and significance. For the Celtics, the loss was not only an end to their home winning streak, but also a challenge to their dominance in the East.