In a thrilling Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the New York Knicks staged another remarkable comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 91–90, seizing a 2–0 series lead. Trailing by 20 points in the third quarter, the Knicks showcased resilience and clutch performance to stun the defending champions on their home court.

🔥 Fourth-Quarter Surge

The Knicks' rally was fueled by a dominant fourth quarter, where they outscored the Celtics and overcame a significant deficit. Mikal Bridges was instrumental, scoring all 14 of his points in the final period, including a game-sealing steal from Jayson Tatum in the closing seconds. Josh Hart led the team with 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds. Jalen Brunson added 17 points and made two crucial free throws with 12.7 seconds remaining to give the Knicks the lead. 

🏀 Celtics' Struggles

The Celtics, who had established a 20-point lead, faltered in the second half. Their offense stalled, going eight minutes without a field goal in the fourth quarter. Boston's three-point shooting woes continued, hitting just 10 of 40 attempts. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 20 points, but Jayson Tatum was limited to 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting. Kristaps Porziņģis, returning from illness, contributed eight points off the bench.