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Knicks Secure 2-0 Lead Over Celtics with Unprecedented Comebacks

New York stuns Boston by overcoming consecutive 20-point deficits, shifting series momentum ahead of Game 3 in Madison Square Garden.

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Julius Randle drives to the basket against Draymond Green during Game 2. Randle finished with 24 points.
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Overview

  • The Knicks became the first team in NBA playoff history to win back-to-back games after trailing by 20 points, defeating the Celtics 108-105 in Game 1 and 91-90 in Game 2.
  • Boston's poor fourth-quarter performances, including 14 consecutive missed shots in Game 2, have contributed to their first 0-2 series deficit since 2023.
  • Mikal Bridges played a pivotal role in New York's victories, scoring 14 fourth-quarter points in Game 2 and securing game-ending steals in both matchups.
  • The Celtics' reliance on three-point shooting has faltered, with Boston missing 75 of 100 attempts across the first two games, setting a playoff record for missed threes in a two-game span.
  • Former Celtics star Paul Pierce fulfilled a public bet, walking 20 miles to work in a robe after guaranteeing a Game 2 win, highlighting the off-court drama surrounding the series.