New York Knicks Stage Dramatic Comeback to Defeat Boston Celtics in Overtime
New York, NY – The New York Knicks ignited the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a heart-stopping 108-105 overtime victory over the Boston Celtics, thrilling fans and proving their resilience after rallying from a 20-point deficit.
The Knicks, trailing 72-52 midway through the third quarter, saw sparks of hope as OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson began converting key shots. The trio fueled a comeback that narrowed the gap to nine by the end of the quarter. The momentum shifted drastically in the fourth quarter when New York intensified its play, highlighted by Miles McBride’s 23-foot jumper and Karl Anthony-Towns’ crucial bucket, pulling the team within four points and rattling the TD Garden crowd.
The pivotal moment came when Jayson Tatum’s missed jumper allowed Anunoby to sink a three-pointer, reducing Boston’s lead to just one. Brunson then tied the game at 89 with a 23-foot shot, completing a stunning 37-17 run amid a Celtics offensive lull. As the game neared its end, Brunson stepped up again with free throws to tie it at 91 before Anunoby’s late three-pointer pushed New York ahead 100-98.
Despite a critical missed layup by Brunson that nearly sealed the Knicks’ fate in regulation, the team maintained composure in overtime. Anunoby’s dunk gave New York a 102-100 lead, complemented by Bridges’ vital three-pointer, solidifying the victory.
While some skeptics, like Fox Sports Radio’s Colin Cowherd, dismissed the win as "meaningless," Knicks fans are celebrating a significant step forward in a playoff run full of promise. As the team looks to keep momentum, the energy in New York is electric, with hopes high for the series ahead.
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