The Celtics got a big win on Sunday afternoon over the Knicks but New York came out of the game with more concerns than the loss itself. Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns appeared to suffer a left knee injury in the fourth quarter while attempting a dunk on Boston center Kristaps Porzingis.

BOSTON — The Knicks are at a crossroads in Beantown. A loss in Sunday’s matinee, particularly an ugly one, would further the freshly reinforced idea they’re not equipped for the big time. A victory would redirect the narrative and serve as evidence the Knicks aren’t going to roll over against the East’s elite.

BOSTON — Karl-Anthony Towns refused to sit this one out ... with under nine minutes left in Sunday’s 118-105 loss to the Celtics. He limped to the bench on the next possession, then walked ...

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led a balanced scoring attack on Sunday, as the Celtics routed the Knicks 118-105.