The Boston Celtics hardly needed luck to get the best of the New York Knicks again, as Jayson Tatum proved to be all they required. Tatum and the Celtics silenced the Knicks' opportunity to make a major statement,

Just as they did in their season opener, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics overwhelmed the rival Knicks in a 131-104 route Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who scored a game-high 40 points in the win, said he was motivated to have a big night by the sight of at least one movie star in attendance.