Celtics Pass Knicks in Standings Behind Anfernee Simons’ Offensive Explosion

Celtics Pass Knicks in Standings Behind Anfernee Simons’ Offensive Explosion

Author: Marc D'Amico January 6, 2026 Duration: 19:10
The Boston Celtics have passed the New York Knicks in the standings and are now the No. 2 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Boston returned from a West Coast trip that just ended in Los Angeles and crushed the Chicago Bulls, 115-101. Anfernee Simons was the offensive engine, as he scored 27 points during the second half alone. We discuss his emergence as a dangerous weapon off of Boston’s bench, and why this was such an impressive win for the red-hot Celtics.

For those nights when the final buzzer isn't the end of the conversation, there's SOUND OFF with the Boston Celtics. Hosted by longtime Celtics Insider Marc D'Amico, this is the immediate, unfiltered reaction space following every game. Think of it as the conversation you'd have walking out of the arena or debating with friends, but with a direct line to the insider perspective. Marc breaks down the key plays, the pivotal decisions, and the subtle moments that decided the outcome, offering a clear-eyed assessment of the team's performance without the usual hot-take noise. The rhythm of this podcast is tied directly to the schedule-win or lose, you can expect a new episode to drop, providing a consistent, real-time pulse on the team's journey through the season. It’s designed for fans who live and breathe Celtics basketball and want that instant, knowledgeable analysis while the game is still fresh. Tune in to hear the definitive postgame discussion that cuts straight to the heart of what just happened on the parquet.
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