The Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon, a matinee appetizer to the main event of New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. And both tea

BOSTON — The Celtics will be shorthanded on Sunday afternoon when they host the Knicks in a divisional showdown at TD Garden. Boston downgraded Sam Hauser from questionable to out for the matchup due to back spasms. Jayson Tatum also remains out as he continues to recover from his Achilles tear.

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Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness), Josh Hart (rectus abdominis strain), and Mitchell Robinson (ankle management) will all not feature due to slight injuries. New York will already be without Miles McBride and Landry Shamet, who are on the shelf with longer-term injuries.

Y si tú quiere nos hacemo jevo Sé que tú ere peligro, pero yo me atrevo Part of those lyrics loosely translates to, “I know you’re dangerous, but I dare,” which is a feeling that might be shared by many NBA teams during trade season.

BOSTON — Jose Alvarado officially arrived at the end of the third quarter. The newest Knick was switched onto Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who saw the size mismatch and tried to back down Alvarado into the paint.

BOSTON — The Celtics will face a slightly undermanned Knicks team at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at TD Garden. New York listed three starters as questionable on its injury report for the contest while also ruling out key reserve Miles McBride.

The New York Knicks put together a dominant defensive showing on Sunday against the Boston Celtics on the road.