The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 133-123, at TD Garden on Friday.

While there were six ties and six lead changes in the first half, Boston rode a 41-33 second quarter and 35-30 third quarter to their win. They never relinquished the lead in the second half, getting their lead up to 20 points at times. The Celtics shot 53 percent from the field and 86 percent from the free-throw line while the Knicks shot 50 percent from the field and 74 percent from the charity stripe. Boston also won the turnover battle, 13-7, recording eight steals and five blocks while NY had just four steals and three blocks.

The Knicks (12-9) were led by Jalen Brunson, finishing with 23 points and four assists. RJ Barrett had 23 points, three rebounds and three assists. Julius Randle tallied 20 points, five rebounds and three assists. Immanuel Quickley led the bench with 17 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein had five points, 16 rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

The Celtics (16-5) were led by Derrick White, amassing 30 points, three rebounds, three assists two steals and two blocks. Jayson Tatum tallied 25 points, six rebounds and five assists. Kristaps Porzingis provided 21 points, three rebounds and two steals, while Jaylen Brown accrued 18 points and four assists. Jrue Holiday accumulated 16 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Al Horford led the bench with 14 points, 10 rebounds and two assists.

On deck for New York is a home matchup with the Toronto Raptors on Monday. As for Boston, they play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday for their next outing.