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Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics after coming from 20 down again to win 91-90

  • The New York Knicks won Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals 91-90 over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, taking a 2-0 series lead.
  • The Knicks rallied from a 20-point deficit for the second consecutive playoff game after trailing 70-50 late in the third quarter.
  • Jalen Brunson contributed 17 points and sank two crucial free throws with just 12.7 seconds remaining, while Mikal Bridges delivered all of his 14 points during the final quarter and secured the victory with a decisive steal.
  • The Celtics shot 25% on 3-pointers across the first two games, with Jayson Tatum limited to 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting, and the Knicks outscored Boston 30-17 in the fourth quarter.
  • The Knicks' back-to-back 20-point deficits comebacks put them two wins from eliminating the defending champions, highlighting their mental toughness and strong defense.
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Towns and the Knicks host Boston with 2-0 series lead

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference)

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NESN.com broke the news in United States on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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