Knicks– For the second straight game, the Boston Celtics blew a 20-point lead against the New York Knicks on their home floor. They now trail the Eastern Conference semifinals series 2-0 as it shifts to New York for Game 3.
The Celtics shot just 5-for-24 from the floor in a miserable fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Mikal Bridges powered the Knicks’ comeback with all 14 of his points coming in the frame. New York outscored Boston 30-17 in the fourth to make it deja vu at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum put the C’s back up one with 18.1 seconds to go. Jalen Brunson gave the Knicks the lead back with a pair of free throws, and Boston had an opportunity to close it out with a memorable game-winner. Instead, Tatum didn’t get a shot off as he turned it over with 2.1 seconds left to seal the Celtics’ fate.
Series moves to Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon. The faith of the Celtics season in the balance if they lose game 3..
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