Celtics defeat Knicks 107-103 to stay first in NBA standings

The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 107-103 on Tuesday night, with the win preserving their position at the top of the NBA standings.
The narrow four‑point margin underscores the competitive nature of the contest, as both teams exchanged leads throughout the game.
Boston’s victory ensures they remain first in the league table, extending their lead over the rest of the field.
For the Knicks, the loss keeps them in fifth place, maintaining a solid position but leaving a gap to the leaders.
The result tightens the race for playoff seeding, with the Celtics solidifying their status as early favorites and the Knicks staying within striking distance of the top tier.
Both clubs demonstrated strong offensive output, each surpassing the 100‑point mark, reflecting the high‑scoring trends seen across the league this season.
The Celtics will look to build on this performance in their next outing, while the Knicks aim to close the gap and climb higher in the standings.