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Knicks Take 2-0 Lead Over Celtics After Stunning Comebacks

New York returns home for a pivotal Game 3 after overcoming 20-point deficits in both games against the defending champions.

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TOPSHOT - Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost was on Thursday elected the first pope from the United States, the Vatican announced. A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
Former NBA player and Auburn alum Charles Barkley enters Neville Arena through the loading dock prior to a game between Oklahoma Sooners and Auburn Tigers on February 4, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama.
May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) defends against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the fourth quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.

Overview

  • The New York Knicks lead the Eastern Conference semifinals 2-0 after dramatic comeback victories in Boston.
  • In both Games 1 and 2, the Knicks erased 20-point deficits to shock the Celtics and seize momentum in the series.
  • Game 3 at Madison Square Garden is widely viewed as critical, with analysts debating its implications for both teams.
  • No NBA team has ever overcome a 0-3 series deficit, raising stakes for the Celtics to avoid falling further behind.
  • Knicks fans have drawn playful comparisons between the team and newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, citing shared Villanova ties.