In the third quarter, the Celtics shot from the field at one point exceeding 71%. So far in NBA history, only two teams have shot with 70% accuracy. 70.7% in the 1983 San Antonio Spurs 132-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks and 70.5% in the 1981 Chicago Bulls 119-120 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
In Saturday’s match, Boston had shot with 68.4% accuracy after three quarters and was leading 97-84. In the last 12 minutes, the Celtics did not shoot as accurately, dropping to 56.8%, but it was enough for the team to defeat the Knicks for the fourth time of the season and win their eighth straight victory.
Porzingis played 32 minutes and scored 22 points. Kristaps hit 4 of 7 2-pointers, 3 of 4 long-range shots, all 5 free throws, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block.
Jaylen Brown scored 30, Jayson Tatum 19, Derrick White 13 and Drew Holliday 12 for Boston.
Jalen Branson 34, Josh Hart 16, Donte Devincenzo 12 and Miles McBride 11 points for the Knicks.
The Celtics will play their next game on Wednesday night Latvian time, meeting the Philadelphia 76ers at home.
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2024-02-25 03:49:07
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