Celtics Fall to Knicks 105-95, Start Season 0-2
The Boston Celtics suffered a 105-95 defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks today at Madison Square Garden, dropping their record to 0-2 to start the 2025-2026 NBA season.
The Knicks’ dominant second quarter, where they outscored the Celtics 42-14, proved to be the turning point. Boston trailed 64-44 at halftime, struggling with defensive rebounding and turnovers. New York capitalized with 21 second-chance points off 21 offensive rebounds, led by Karl-Anthony Towns’ six offensive boards. The Celtics also committed 16 turnovers, resulting in 23 points for the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 31 points, shooting 50 percent from the field. Jaylen Brown paced the Celtics with 23 points, also on 50 percent shooting. This loss marks the first time the Celtics have begun a season with two consecutive defeats since the 2021-22 campaign, raising early questions about their performance. For a deeper dive into team stats, visit NBA.com’s stats page.
The Celtics’ minus-28 point differential in the second quarter ranks as the fourth-worst in franchise history. The team will look to rebound when they face the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon. You can find a full recap of today’s game here.
