Celtics Rout Knicks 115–93 to Cut New York’s Lead to 2–1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

The Celtics’ 3-point touch came back in Game 3, so the Knicks didn’t.

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts after shooting a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. Pamela Smith/AP Photo

NEW YORK—The Celtics’ 3-point touch came back in Game 3, so the Knicks didn’t.

Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and Boston easily got its first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing New York 115–93 on Saturday.