Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday.

The Knicks made a brief comeback attempt in the third quarter, but the Celtics were largely in control in Sunday's win.

The Boston Celtics secured an important win over the New York Knicks on Sunday, clinching the season tie-breaker with a 118-105 victory. This result not only b

So until further notice, the Knicks can’t be classified as contenders. They’re too far below the Celtics and Cavaliers to be taken seriously. Sunday was just the latest example. In three games against Boston, they’ve been outscored by 63 points and struggle to defend the 3-point line.

The past three days were a harsh reality check for the New York Knicks. Facing the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and second-seeded Boston Celtics, New York suf