Hart's late 3s lift Knicks past Celtics 112-106 in Tatum's MSG return

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 112-106 at Madison Square Garden, led by Jalen Brunson's 25 points and 10 assists and Josh Hart's 26, including late 3-pointers to seal it. Jayson Tatum returned to MSG with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, but Boston played without Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis). The Knicks move within two games of the No. 2 seed in the East and own the tiebreaker 3-1 with two games remaining.