As St. John's University took down the University of Connecticut at Madison Square Garden as part of NCAA men's college basketball action, the New York Knicks couldn't duplicate the feat of neutralizing a hardwood defending champion.

Jayson Tatum scored 25 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-105 victory over the New York Knicks.

Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday. Jaylen Brown added 24 points and eight rebounds for the Celtics,