Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum controls the ball against Knicks guard...

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum controls the ball against Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. Credit: Brad Penner

Josh Hart scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden to lead the Knicks to a 112-106 win over the Celtics. Jayson Tatum scored 24 points for Boston in his first game back at MSG since tearing his Achilles there last year during the playoffs.

Newsday's Steve Popper and Barbara Barker were on hand and some interesting takeaways following the victory.

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