Knicks overcome Celtics again in Game 2 comeback win

In the NBA playoffs on May 7, 2025, at the TD Garden in Boston, the New York Knicks achieved an incredible comeback against the Boston Celtics, winning 91-90. The Knicks once again found themselves trailing by 20 points but managed to secure their second consecutive victory in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mikal Bridges played a pivotal role, scoring all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter and sealing the victory with a crucial steal from Jayson Tatum in the final seconds of the game. The Celtics, despite leading through most of the game, fell silent in the fourth quarter, failing to make a field goal for over eight minutes. Their inability to capitalize on open looks and missed crucial shots significantly hampered their chances of maintaining the lead. Jayson Tatum, who has been a significant player for Boston, struggled in clutch moments, contributing only a few points during critical stretches. The team collectively shot poorly from the field, with a notable deficiency in their three-point shooting. After two games, the Knicks have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, which puts them in a strong position heading into Game 3, set to take place at Madison Square Garden. Historically, teams that win the first two games of a playoff series tend to have a high advance rate, indicating that the Knicks are in a favorable position to progress to the conference finals. Meanwhile, Paul Pierce, a Celtics legend, publicly vowed to honor a bet if the Celtics lost, drawing attention to the heightened drama surrounding the series. Fans and analysts now look towards Game 3 as the Celtics attempt to regroup and strategize against the Knicks' pressure and high-stakes atmosphere. The stakes are monumental with Boston’s historic reputation on the line and the Knicks aiming to capitalize on their momentum, reshaping expectations surrounding the teams and their playoff trajectories moving forward.