Knicks' Dramatic Comeback Seals Overtime Victory Over Celtics in Playoff Thriller
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In a stunning turnaround, the New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 108-105 in overtime during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 29 points each, while Mikal Bridges' crucial steal in the final seconds secured the win. The Celtics were hampered by the absence of Kristaps Porzingis in the second half due to illness.
Key Points
The Knicks staged a comeback from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby scored 29 points each for the Knicks.
Mikal Bridges' steal from Jaylen Brown in the final seconds of regulation was crucial.
Kristaps Porzingis did not play in the second half due to illness, impacting the Celtics.
Boston led by as much as 16 points at halftime but faltered in the second half.
The game went into overtime, where the Knicks secured the victory with key plays from Anunoby and Bridges.
Coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the importance of moving forward despite emotional highs and lows in the playoffs.
Celtics coach Joe Mazulla noted the impact of Porzingis' absence and areas for improvement in their defensive strategy.
