In a thrilling finish, the New York Knicks secured a narrow victory over the Boston Celtics, winning 91-90 in Game 2 of the Conference Semifinals. The Knicks concluded the game with an impressive 23-6 run, dominating the fourth quarter 30-17. With this win, the Knicks take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
Josh Hart was the standout performer for the Knicks, contributing 23 points, along with 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 assists. He was supported by Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson, who added 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. Mikal Bridges also made his presence felt, scoring 14 points, with 6 of those coming in the decisive fourth quarter.
On the Celtics side, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown each scored 20 points, with White also contributing 9 rebounds and 5 assists despite a shooting struggle at 8-23 from the field. Jayson Tatum managed to gather 13 points and 14 rebounds but had a tough shooting night, hitting only 5 of 19 attempts.
Notably, this game marked the 26th comeback of 20 or more points during the playoffs in the PXP era. The Knicks have made this remarkable feat in two instances this playoff run, joining the Pacers as the only teams to achieve two 20-point comebacks in the same playoff series. Furthermore, the occurrence of three consecutive days seeing such comebacks reflects an exciting turn for the playoffs, emphasizing the competitive nature of this year’s postseason.
As the playoffs continue, the Knicks’ resilience and ability to make significant comebacks could make them a formidable contender as they proceed in the tournament.