The New York Knicks delivered a dominant performance at TD Garden on February 8, 2026, defeating the Boston Celtics 111–89. Led by star guard Jalen Brunson, who orchestrated the offense with clinical precision, the Knicks took control in the second quarter and never looked back. The win serves as a major statement for New York, which now sits tied with Boston for the second seed in the Eastern Conference. 

Boston's struggles were uncharacteristic, as they were held to just 89 points on their home floor. The Celtics' defense had no answer for Brunson’s mid-range game, and their own offensive stars struggled to find consistency against New York's physical defensive unit. This loss marks a rare home blowout for the defending Eastern Conference champions and signals that the race for the top seed is widening. 

Elsewhere in the NBA, the Miami Heat dismantled the Washington Wizards 132–101, while the LA Clippers secured a road victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 115–96. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to lead the standings with a 40–13 record, followed closely by the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets.