Boston Celtics 106, New York Knicks 112
NBA · 2026-04-09 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Boston Celtics 112–106 on 2026-04-09 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:22 swung win probability 87% → 42%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 29 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 106 |
| New York Knicks | 26 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:22 swung win probability 87% → 42%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q4 23-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 10:01 (win probability 34% → 72% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 11-7.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q1 8:33 | 79% → 51% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 4:55 | 65% → 36% |
| New York Knicks | 10–0 | Q2 10:01 | 34% → 72% |
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q3 4:46 | 97% → 71% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q3 2:22 | 87% → 42% |