Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 24, 2025

The second quarter proved decisive, as New York's offense overwhelmed Boston in a 56-point combined explosion that set the tone for the Knicks' 105–95 victory. The hosts held a 64–44 halftime advantage after outscoring the Celtics 42–14 in that middle frame, establishing a cushion too large to overcome despite Boston's late-game push.

Jalen Brunson led the charge with 31 points and 5 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 26 points and a game-high 13 rebounds to anchor New York's attack. Jaylen Brown kept the Celtics competitive with 23 points, and Sam Hauser contributed 18 points off the bench, but the first-half momentum belonged entirely to the Knicks. The combined total of 200 landed precisely on the market line, a rare exact match that underscored the game's efficiency despite the lopsided halves. Boston mounted a fourth-quarter rally—outscoring New York 30–23—but the damage was already done. The first half's 108 combined points versus the second half's 92 illustrated how thoroughly the second quarter's 56-point burst decided matters, leaving the third quarter (39 combined) to serve as a relative breather before the late-game fireworks.