Overview

• The Knicks became the first team in NBA history to win consecutive playoff games after trailing by at least 20 points, overcoming deficits of 20+ in both Games 1 and 2 against the Celtics.
• New York leads the playoffs in fourth-quarter scoring, averaging 29.3 points per game, with Jalen Brunson contributing a postseason-high 41 clutch points so far.
• Mikal Bridges scored 14 points in the fourth quarter of Game 2, sparking a decisive 21-2 run that held Boston to just one field goal in the final 8:40 of play.
• Boston’s three-point shooting woes continued, making only 25 of 100 attempts across the first two games, while Jayson Tatum struggled with 28.6% shooting and criticism of his leadership.
• The Knicks’ defensive additions, including Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, have disrupted Boston’s offense, putting New York in position to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.