Bostons Bruising Comeback: Celtics Claw Back Against Knicks, 1-2
Boston's Celtics squad returns with renewed vigor.
Get ready for some nail-biting action in the NBA playoffs! The defending champions, Boston Celtics, are battling hard to pull themselves out of a 1-2 hole against the New York Knicks.
In a dramatic turnaround, the Celts wrecked havoc in Game 3, securing a comprehensive 115-93 victory at the TD Garden, Boston. This narrowed the best-of-seven series, leaving the Knicks with a slender 1-2 lead.
The Celtics were out for blood after that frustrating 2-0 loss at home, refusing to let another game slip away. With Jayson Tatum leading the charge, Boston stormed ahead, establishing a commanding 20-point lead by the start of the second quarter. The Knicks' valiant comeback attempt was futile.
"We knew what this game was about," Tatum said after the match. "The last game left a bad taste, so we brought our A-game tonight. We can't let the playoff rollercoaster rattle us. Our experienced core knows how to bounce back, so we stick together, learn from our mistakes, and fight harder."
Payton Pritchard was the Celtics' top scorer with 23 points, while Tatum contributed 22. However, it was German rookie Ariel Hukporti off the bench for the Knicks, who had eliminated the Detroit Pistons in the first round, that managed a measly 2 points in just two minutes.
Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday at the Madison Square Garden, New York. The Celtics are hoping to level the score and capitalize on the momentum they've built with their tough-as-nails comeback. However, history is against them: Only five teams have managed to win a series after losing the first two home games [1][4].
The Golden State Warriors Struggle in Curry's Absence
Meanwhile, the Warriors are still reeling from the absence of Stephen Curry. The defending series champions suffered a narrow 102-97 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, allowing the Wolves to claim a slight 2-1 lead in the series.
The Wolves took control in the final quarter and put a dent in the Warriors' armour. Anthony Edwards was the game's MVP with 36 points, while Jimmy Butler (33 points) and Jonathan Kuminga (30) kept the Warriors in the game for a long time.
Without Curry, the Warriors are finding it tough to put up a decent fight. However, with their resilience and record of overcoming adversity, the Warriors will be hoping to regroup and mount a comeback in Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday [3][4].
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid [1][2][3][4]
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- The Boston Celtics are determined to turn the tide in the NBA playoffs, attempting to salvage their season after a 1-2 deficit against the New York Knicks.
- Despite a solid effort from rookie Ariel Hukporti, the Knicks struggled to keep up with the Celtics' tenacity in Game 3, with Jayson Tatum leading the charge.
- Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are grappling with the impact of Stephen Curry's absence, facing a 2-1 deficit against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- With the ever-evolving controversies that shadow the NBA, both teams will need more than just basketball skills to navigate the playoffs and claim victory.
