- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: ABC
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The Boston Celtics, holding a record of 33-18, are set to challenge the New York Knicks, who also stand at 33-18, at TD Garden this Sunday.
In their previous matchup, the Knicks triumphed over the Nuggets with a score of 134-127. Regarding fouls, the Knicks recorded 23 while the Nuggets had 21. From beyond the arc, New York hit 13 of their 50 attempts. The Nuggets finished the night with an impressive 81.5% from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 27 attempts. Denver dominated the boards with 51 rebounds (15 offensive, 36 defensive) and tallied 2 blocks, along with 29 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, the Knicks allowed their opponents to shoot 43.8% from the field (46 of 105). New York dished out 28 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and contributing 4 steals. They secured 45 total rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and shot 84.2% from the charity stripe, converting 16 of 19 attempts. Overall, New York achieved a field goal rate of 50.0%, making 50 out of 100 shots and 18 out of 50 three-point attempts.
Jalen Brunson was instrumental in the Knicks’ performance. He posted a field goal percentage of 51.9% and handed out 9 assists while logging 47 minutes on the court. Additionally, he grabbed 8 rebounds and scored 42 points on 14 of 27 shooting.
The Knicks come into this game with a season record of 33-18. They average 118.2 points per game (ranked 7th in the NBA) with a shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field. New York has been effective from three-point range, shooting 38.0% (771 of 2,030) and hitting 79.2% from the free-throw line. Collectively, the Knicks average 46.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,376 assists so far this season, placing them 12th in the NBA in assists. They average 13.7 turnovers and commit 20.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive front, the Knicks force their opponents into 14.2 turnovers nightly and draw 19.4 fouls. They allow a 3-point shooting percentage of 36.1% and rank 7th in points allowed per game at 112.1. New York has conceded a field goal percentage of 46.0% (2,031 of 4,416) and relinquishes an average of 41.6 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd in assists allowed with 1,254 through the season.
Recently, the Celtics secured a victory against the Rockets, finishing the game 114-93. In terms of rebounds, Boston permitted Houston to grab 38 total boards (12 offensive). The Celtics shot 36.7% from beyond the arc, sinking 11 out of 30 attempts, and made 14 of 22 free throws (63.6%). Houston managed to convert 34 of their 82 field goals, achieving a shooting percentage of 41.5%. The Celtics finished the game shooting 39 out of 90 from the field (43.3%). From three-point range, Boston hit 19 of 51 attempts (37.3%) and converted 17 free throws, achieving an 85.0% rate. The Rockets committed 17 fouls, resulting in 20 free-throw attempts for the Celtics, who also forced 15 turnovers and recorded 6 steals. Boston’s rebounding count stood at 57, with 37 defensive and 20 offensive rebounds.
Derrick White was key for the Celtics, scoring 28 points in 37 minutes after making 10 of 25 shots (40.0%) and contributing 1 rebound along with 8 assists.
This season, Boston shares a record of 33-18. Offensively, the Celtics hold a 46.9% shooting percentage, ranking 16th in the league. They have accumulated 5,913 points (averaging 115.9 per game) and secure 45.3 rebounds per outing. Assisting teammates 24 times per game (29th in the NBA), Boston averages 12.0 turnovers and commits 20.0 personal fouls per game, boasting a free-throw percentage of 79.1%.
Defensively, the Celtics are ranked 2nd in the NBA for points allowed, with an average surrender of 108.6 points. They force opponents into 13.4 turnovers per game and restrict shooting to 44.3% (2nd in the NBA). Opponents shoot 36.1% from three-point territory (715 of 1,981), with 79.0% shooting from the free-throw line. Boston allows 25.1 assists and 42.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 7th in both categories.
Who will come out victorious in tonight’s NBA face-off against the spread?
Prediction: Back New York
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