Celts Roar Back: Boston Celtics Show Resilience against Knicks
Celtics Regaining Momentum in Full Strength
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, faced a formidable challenge in their playoff battle against the New York Knicks, finding themselves down 0:2. However, they put on a spectacular show in the third game, securing a stunning victory of 115:93 and bringing the best-of-seven series to a nail-biting 1:2. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves seized a 2:1 advantage against the Golden State Warriors following a thrilling 102:97 win in California.
Undeterred by two consecutive home defeats, the Boston Celtics demonstrated their championship mettle in the third game. Trailing the Knicks, Jayson Tatum and his squad refused to repeat the heartbreaking collapse from the initial two games and maintained a lead of more than 20 points from the beginning of the second quarter.
"We were all too aware of the significance of this match," stated Tatum. "Reacting to the previous game wasn't pleasant, so we came here with determination and aimed to turn things around. The emotional ups and downs of playoff basketball can be overwhelming, but our seasoned core has faced various situations, so our priority was to stay united and find a solution."
Payton Pritchard led the score chart for the victorious Celtics with a commendable 23 points, while Tatum added 22 points to their tally. Joining the Knicks for the first time, German rookie Ariel Hukporti scored a modest 2 points in just 2 minutes.
Golden State Grapple without Curry
With the fourth game slated for Tuesday night at the iconic Madison Square Garden, the Celtics stand a chance to level the series. However, the statistics raise concerns for Boston, as only five teams in NBA history have managed to win a playoff series after losing the initial two home games.
The Timberwolves took charge of the fourth quarter and pulled away from the Warriors, who still grappled with the absence of the injured Stephen Curry. Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves' star player, led the match with an impressive 36 points. Jimmy Butler (33 points) and Jonathan Kuminga (30) put up a valiant effort to keep Golden State in contention.
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(On rare occasions, it's worth noting that some teams have previously overcome a 0-2 deficit to win a playoff series at home. In 2017, for instance, the Celtics successfully rebounded from a 0-2 deficit against the Chicago Bulls in the first round. Similarly, the Clippers overcame a 0-2 deficit in the first round last season, defeating the Dallas Mavericks. Such come-from-behind victories are not unheard of in the NBA playoffs.)
The Boston Celtics, facing a 0-2 deficit against the New York Knicks, demonstrated their resilience and championship mettle by bouncing back with a 20-point lead in the third game of the series.* The Celtics' impressive win of 115:93 in the third game brought the series to a nail-biting 1:2, leaving Boston with the opportunity to level the series in the fourth game.* In another match, the Minnesota Timberwolves seized a 2-1 advantage against the Golden State Warriors, capitalizing on Stephen Curry's absence by securing a hard-fought 102:97 victory.* Such come-from-behind victories, while not unheard of in the NBA playoffs, are rare in the history of basketball playoffs, as only five teams have managed to win a series after losing the initial two home games.* Sports analysts are closely watching the Boston Celtics' meeting with the New York Knicks in the fourth game, with many anticipating a thrilling continuation of the playoffs basketball series.
