NBA Highlights: Celtics ride strong second half to win over Knicks

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FINAL SCORE: Celtics 118, Knicks 95

IN BRIEF: The Celtics were able to earn their second win in as many days, coming from five down at the half to spoil the Knicks' home opener. The Celtics outscored the Knicks 72-44 after the break and were lead in scoring by Kemba Walker (32) and Jaylen Brown (19). Their suffocating defense generated 16 steals and seven blocks during the contest.

BOX SCORE

CELTICS RECORD: 2-1

HIGHLIGHTS

JAYLEN BROWN'S SWEET ALLEY-OOP

BROWN BANKS HOME TURNAROUND SHOT

TIMELORD CONTESTS SHOT, CONVERTS HAYWARD PASS FOR JAM

GRANT WILLIAMS NOTCHES BIG BLOCK

GRANT WILLIAMS, SMART SHARE MOMENT

KEMBA LAYS IT IN AFTER TIMELORD STEAL

ANOTHER KEMBA LAY IN AMONG THE BIG MEN

KEMBA STAYS HOT WITH CATCH-AND-SHOOT THREE

VINCENT POIRIER GETS FIRST NBA POINTS ON DUNK

HUSTLE PLAY TURNS INTO JAYLEN DUNK

JAYLEN DISHES NIFTY ASSIST TO GRANT WILLIAMS

MARCUS NAILS HIGH-ARCING 3-POINT SHOT

JAYLEN HAS WHEELS, DRAWS AND-ONE

KEMBA'S SWEET NO-LOOK PASS

TACKO IN ACTION

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Vs. Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports Boston
Vs. New York Knicks, Friday, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports Boston

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