On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks won by a score of 112-106.
Josh Hart finished the victory with 26 points, one rebound, three assists and one steal while shooting 10/15 from the field and 5/7 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
Mike Brown Made Knicks History
GettyHead coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.
In addition to their big win over Boston, head coach Mike Brown made team history.
Knicks PR wrote: “Coach Mike Brown has earned his 52nd win of the season, surpassing Pat Riley (1991-92) for the most wins in a Knicks head coach’s first season.”
Brown was hired over the offseason.
He replaced Tom Thibodeau (who had been there for five years).
Brown’s Coaching Career
GettyHead coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks gestures during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on April 09, 2026 in New York City.
Brown got his start as a head coach at just 35 when he took over the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006.
They reached the NBA Finals in his second season at the helm.
GettyLeBron James (R) of the Cleveland Cavaliers receives encouragement from head coach Mike Brown (L) at the close of Game Three in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs 12 June 2007 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
After six years with the Cavs, Brown had a quick stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
He then coached the Sacramento Kings for part of three seasons.
Knicks Right Now
GettyHead coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2026 in New York City.
So far, Brown has looked like the right hire for New York.
They are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 52-28 record in 80 games.
Over their last ten games, the Knicks have gone 7-3 (and they are in the middle of a four-game winning streak).
Following the Celtics, they will play their final two games of the season against the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets.
SNY’s Ian Begley wrote: “Josh Hart had 23 points in 2nd half (5-for-6 from 3) to help lift Knicks to win over BOS. Hart’s 3 late threes helped NYK maintain lead/pull away in 4th. Jalen Brunson had 5 assists down the stretch, finished with 25p & 10a. Karl-Anthony Towns had 7p in 4th, 16p & 12r overall.”
GettyHead coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks gestures during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on March 22, 2026 in New York City.
The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals last season (for the first time in 25 years).
That said, the franchise has been unable to win a title since 1973.
Mike Brown Made New York Knicks History Against Celtics