Jayson Tatum scored 25 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

The Boston Celtics grabbed a 118-105 victory against the New York Knicks at home thanks to a strong effort from Jayson Tatum and others

Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday.

After the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers thumped New York by 37 points Friday night, the defending champion Boston Celtics pulled out their third double-digit win of the season over the Knicks with a 118-105 victory in Boston on Sunday.

After a 118-105 loss to Boston on Sunday, New York admitted it has a long way to go to catch its rivals after falling to 0-5 against them this season.

The New York Knicks continue to struggle in that regard.  The Boston Celtics blew out the Knicks on Sunday, 118-105, leading by as many as 27 points in the third quarter. The Knicks cut the deficit to four points early in the fourth before the Celtics stopped playing with their food and pulled away.