In a thrilling comeback, Mikal Bridges proved to be the hero for the New York Knicks as they pulled off a remarkable 91-90 victory over the Boston Celtics to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Bridges showcased his clutch gene by scoring all 14 of his points in the fourth quarter, including a game-clinching steal that sealed the win for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson also played a vital role, contributing 17 points and calmly sinking two crucial free throws in the final seconds to secure the narrow victory.
Despite trailing by 20 points at one stage, the Knicks displayed resilience and determination to mount a remarkable comeback, much to the dismay of the Celtics and their head coach Joe Mazzulla. Josh Hart led the scoring for New York with 23 points, complemented by a dominant performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds. With the series shifting to New York for Game 3, the Knicks will look to maintain their momentum and further assert their dominance over the Celtics, who struggled from beyond the arc throughout the contest, ultimately falling short in a closely contested battle on the hardwood.