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Knicks Stun Celtics, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Date: 08-05-2025
Sources: nypost.com: 5
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Source: nypost.com

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Summary

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 91-90 in Game 2, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The Knicks rallied from 20 points down in the third quarter, with key performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns. Mikal Bridges sealed the win with a crucial steal, and Mitchell Robinson was a dominant force in the paint.

Key Points

  • The Knicks came back from 20 points down in consecutive playoff games, a first in the play-by-play era.
  • Jalen Brunson scored 17 points, including nine in the final 4:39, and Josh Hart led the team with 23 points.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, making crucial plays in the fourth quarter.

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Knicks stun Celtics with more fourth quarter magic to take improbable 2-0 series lead

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The New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics with a 91-90 win in Game 2, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Mikal Bridges stole a Jayson Tatum pass with time expiring to seal the victory. The Knicks rallied from 20 points down in the third quarter, continuing their comeback trend from Game 1. Jalen Brunson scored 17 points, including nine in the final 4:39, and Josh Hart led the team with 23 points. The Knicks became the first team in the play-by-play era to come from 20 points down in consecutive playoff games and prevail.

Dave Portnoy still thinks there's 'no way' Celtics lose series to Knicks

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy remains confident that the Celtics will win their series against the Knicks despite trailing 2-0, citing that Boston's poor 3-point shooting can't continue and expressing his incredulity at the idea of the Celtics losing to the Knicks.

Karl-Anthony Towns did everything to set up Knicks' wild comeback

08-05-2025

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Knicks came back to beat the Celtics 91-90 in Game 2. He carried the team in the first half, scoring 14 points, and made a crucial tip-in and free throw in the fourth quarter to bring the Knicks within one point. Towns' performance was a departure from his quiet outings in the previous two games, and he credited his aggressive play and early shots in the third quarter with sparking the team's energy. His efforts set up Jalen Brunson to take over in the fourth quarter and secure the win, giving the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the series.

Knicks fans at TD Garden go wild after New York beats Celtics in Game 2

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Knicks fans celebrated wildly after New York's 91-90 comeback win over the Celtics in Game 2, both inside and outside TD Garden in Boston, as well as outside Madison Square Garden and at Yankee Stadium. The win gave the Knicks a 2-0 series lead, with fans chanting "Let's Go Knicks!" and "Knicks in four!" in multiple locations. The emotional scenes were captured on video, showing fans jumping up and down and surrounding individuals waving Knicks flags. The Knicks are set to return to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 on Saturday.

Mitchell Robinson huge force in paint once again in Knicks' Game 2 win

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Mitchell Robinson was a key factor in the Knicks' Game 2 win over the Celtics, finishing with six points, eight rebounds, and three steals in 22 minutes off the bench. The Knicks outscored the Celtics by 19 points with Robinson on the floor, and he was involved in the final defensive stand that sealed the win, drawing Jayson Tatum and allowing Mikal Bridges to steal a pass intended for Jaylen Brown. Robinson said his mindset was to be better than the previous game and that he felt like a threat to the Celtics, who intentionally fouled him multiple times. The Knicks now lead the series 2-0.