US EditionCeltics prevail, beat Knicks in Game 5 as series heads back to New York
- The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 127-102 on Wednesday at TD Garden in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to keep their playoff hopes alive.
- The Celtics entered Game 5 trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and faced elimination following Jayson Tatum's season-ending ruptured Achilles injury earlier that week.
- The game was close in the first half with a 59-59 tie, but Boston surged in the third quarter with a 32-17 run, extending their lead to as much as 28 points behind strong shooting and defense.
- Derrick White topped the Celtics' scoring with 34 points and nailed seven three-pointers, while Jaylen Brown contributed 26 points along with a team-high 12 assists. Meanwhile, Luke Kornet made a significant defensive contribution by blocking seven shots and adding 10 points.
- The Celtics' win forced a Game 6 on Friday at Madison Square Garden, with the team aiming to become the 14th NBA squad to overcome a 3-1 series deficit in history.
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For those of you who missed it, Joe made the call to the bullpen earlier this week for me to cover Thursday's Screencaps. He hit the road to cover Pete Rose Night in Cincinnati. While he was out gathering content and watching the White Sox defeat the Reds on Pete Rose Night, I had my eyes on one game and one game only last night. That was, of course, Game 5 of the Knicks and Celtics series.I'm not a fan of either team, but I did notice earlier i…
Celtics Stay Alive Behind White’s Fire and Kornet’s Block Party in Game 5 Rout
Facing elimination for the first time in nearly two years, the Celtics responded like champions, erupting in the second half to dominate the Knicks 127-102 and force a Game 6… The post SOURCE SPORTS: Celtics Stay Alive Behind White’s Fire and Kornet’s Block Party in Game 5 Rout appeared first on .
The Celtics heard the rumblings that their season was as good as over and responded loudly in Game 5. Anybody have a bloody sock? - The Boston Globe
The Knicks led by nine early and it was tied at the half, but the Celtics blew it open with a 32-17 third-quarter surge and the lead swelled to 28 in the fourth.
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Knicks can’t put away Tatum-less Celtics as series returns to MSG for Game 6
BOSTON — Before the Boston Celtics took the floor without their biggest star on a night they had to win, Joe Mazzulla implored his players to just pour everything they had into winning one game. They did, and the defending NBA champions earned another chance to extend their season. Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that kept them alive …
Timberwolves top Warriors to advance to finals; Celtics stay alive with win over Knicks
The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading to the Western Conference finals for the second straight year, after topping the Golden State Warriors with a 121-110 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night at Target Center. Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, with Anthony Edwards had 22 points and 12 assists. The Wolves will face the winner of the Denver Nuggets-Oklahoma City Thunder series. ** The Boston Celtics avoided elimination after …
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