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(NBA) New York vs. Boston,
Point Spread: -5.50 | -104.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Loss
The Celtics are coming off Friday night's embarrassing 115-105 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Boston led by 28 points in the second quarter and blew it. "Just gotta be mature and respond," said Jaylen Brown, who led Boston with 35 points in the loss. The Celtics very sloppy committing19 turnovers and were 9-for-29 from 3-point range. Jayson Tatum scored 22 points but was 0-for-7 on 3-point attempts. "They beat us in every statistical category. and so when that happens, regardless of how hard you play, you put yourself in a tough spot," Boston coach Joe Mazzulla said. "This was the first time all year we lost our composure and didn't regain it -- something that our guys are really, really good at. The Knicks are coming off a very tough and physical win on Friday night vs the Heat plus had to travel here and I like Boston to bounce back and also snap the Knicks winning streak.