Tatum scores 36, Celtics beat Knicks 107-103

Jayson Tatum scored 25 points in the second half as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at TD Garden. Boston built a 10-point lead entering the fourth quarter. The Knicks mounted a late rally. Tatum hit key shots down the stretch. Celtics defense pressured the Knicks backcourt and contributed to turnovers. Neemias Queta had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks and one three-pointer. Paul George added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Derrick White had 12 points and 6 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds; OG Anunoby scored 20. CONTESTED: Celtics Wire and the wire summary report Tatum at 36 points; Fadeaway World reports 38. Accounts agree on his 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 53.8 percent shooting. No outlet disputes the final score or the fourth-quarter sequence.