- The Associated Press
Kemba Walker returns, but Knicks blow out Celtics 105-75
Julius Randle scored 20 points with 12 rebounds and RJ Barrett had 19 and 11 on Sunday to help the New York Knicks snap a five-game losing streak and beat the Boston Celtics 105-75. Jaylen Brown scored 25 for Boston, which had the best record in the Eastern Conference after winning five in a row but suffered its biggest blowout and lowest-scoring output of the season. ''I don't believe that's who this team is,'' Celtics coach Brad Stevens said.
- NBA.com
Game Recap: Knicks 105, Celtics 75
The Knicks defeated the Celtics, 105-75. Julius Randle recorded 20 points, 12 rebounds and four assists for the Knicks, while Immanuel Quickley added 17 points and eight assists off the bench in the victory. Kemba Walker tallied nine points, three rebounds and four assists for the Celtics in his season debut. The Knicks improve to 6-8 on the season, while the Celtics fall to 8-4.
- NBA.com
Elfrid Payton with an and one vs the Boston Celtics
Elfrid Payton (New York Knicks) with an and one vs the Boston Celtics, 01/17/2021
NBA Atlantic Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | .667 | 0.0 | |
| 9 | 5 | .643 | 0.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | .571 | 1.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | .429 | 3.0 | |
| 4 | 8 | .333 | 4.0 |
