Zeller has 16 points and 10 rebounds as Celtics beat Knicks 97-89
Tyler Zeller had 16 points (12 in the paint) and a season-high 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 97-89.
Zeller’s 16-foot jumper put the Celtics ahead for good with 2:07 left in the third quarter.
Isaiah Thomas had 20 points (12 in the paint) and 8 assists.
For the Knicks, Arron Afflalo scored 18 points, and Robin Lopez added 17 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks.
The Celtics shot 44.4% from the field to the Knicks’ 37.8% and outscored them 58-28 in the paint. Carmelo Anthony fouled out.