New York Knicks' Miles McBride (2) passes the ball to Karl-Anthony Towns (32) against Boston Celtics' Al Horford, left, and Derrick White (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led a balanced scoring attack on Sunday, as the Celtics routed the Knicks 118-105.
BOSTON — The Knicks are at a crossroads in Beantown. A loss in Sunday’s matinee, particularly an ugly one, would further the freshly reinforced idea they’re not equipped for the big time. A victory would redirect the narrative and serve as evidence the Knicks aren’t going to roll over against the East’s elite.
There’s been hype coming out of New York for months and yet still no substance after the Knicks were pelted for the third time this season by the Celtics.
The Celtics can comfortably put Holiday on Towns, allowing Porziņģis to guard whichever non-shooter the Knicks have on the floor, because he’s strong and an incredible post defender for his size. This makes New York’s top-notch offense stagnant. Only so many teams have guards/wings able to disrupt Towns (Oklahoma City is one of them).