New York Knicks 111, Boston Celtics 89
NBA · 2026-02-08 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Boston Celtics 111–89 on 2026-02-08 in NBA play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:33 swung win probability 28% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 35 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 111 |
| Boston Celtics | 24 | 29 | 15 | 21 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:33 swung win probability 28% → 3%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q1 24-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 2:33 (win probability 28% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 40.8% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 2:33 | 28% → 3% |