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.

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Duration: 16:33
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