Jayson Tatum scores 36, takes over in fourth as Knicks fall to 0-2

25 of his 36 points came after halftime

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

JAYSON TATUM TOOK OVER IN THE 4TH TO BEAT THE KNICKS 😳 36 PTS and the W! https://t.co/z2SrlW47He Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and took over in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks. He shot 14-of-26 from the field and added nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals.

Why it matters: The defending champion Knicks are 0-2 to start the season. Tatum had 11 points at the break and scored 25 after halftime.

By the numbers: Tatum vs. Knicks: 36 PTS, 14-26 FG, 9 REB, 7 AST, 3 STL. Second half: 25 PTS. Knicks record: 0-2.

What to watch: The Knicks will try for their first win of the season in their next game.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-10-24T01:48:42.483162+00:00

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