The New York Knicks have flipped the script on the 2025 NBA Playoffs, delivering back-to-back jaw-dropping performances against the Boston Celtics to take a stunning 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
In both games, the Knicks did the unthinkable—rallying from 20-point deficits to snatch victories from the jaws of defeat. Game 2 was particularly dramatic, ending in a heart-stopping 91-90 win that has left basketball fans around the world speechless.
The star of the night was Mikal Bridges, who came alive when it mattered most. After a quiet first three quarters, Bridges exploded in the fourth, scoring all 14 of his points in that final period. His hustle, poise, and defensive awareness were on full display, punctuated by a game-saving steal from Jayson Tatum in the final seconds—a moment that may go down as one of the defining plays of the postseason.
Jalen Brunson, the team’s leader throughout the season, didn’t have his usual dominant performance, but the Knicks made up for it with a true team effort. The fourth quarter belonged to New York, with the squad outscoring Boston 38-17 in a blistering rally that showcased their resilience and belief. Every possession, every hustle play, and every rebound counted—and the Knicks delivered.
Boston, the top seed and defending champions, now face a serious crisis of confidence. Their inability to close out games has suddenly become a glaring issue. Despite early leads and strong starts, they’ve faltered under pressure—unable to withstand the Knicks’ relentless energy and belief. For a team built on playoff experience and championship pedigree, dropping two home games in such fashion has exposed cracks in their armor.
This series, once expected to be a straightforward path for the Celtics, has quickly turned into a battleground. And now, the intensity rises even higher as the action shifts to the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York. With the Knicks riding high on momentum and fan support, the pressure is now squarely on the Celtics to regroup, respond, and avoid falling into a 3-0 hole—a deficit that no team has ever come back from in NBA playoff history.
Will the Knicks continue their fairytale run and make a serious push for the Eastern Conference crown? Or will the Celtics find their rhythm and remind everyone why they were title favorites?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain—this is playoff basketball at its finest.
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