Tom Thibodeau used OG Anunoby’s absence from the lineup to take a look at Karl-Anthony Towns at power forward.

The Celtics also did some extensive damage on the offensive end as well. Outside of Tatum's 40-point bomb, Boston shot 54.1% from the field, 48.7% from three-point range, and went 20/24 from the free throw line. They were clicking on both ends, and as a result, they took care of business against a struggling Knicks unit.