Knicks produce another upset against Celtics

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NY Knicks Steal Game 2 Against Celtics, Pinch 2-0 Lead 🏀

Mississauga Mikal Bridges once again shined in the clutch, pulling off a game-winning swipe for the second game in a row, as the "NY Knicks" astonished the Boston Celtics with a nail-biting 91-90 victory on May 8, 2025 (PH time). This unexpected win sets the Knicks up with a surprising 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

With mere seconds remaining, Jalen Brunson displayed calm under pressure and made two pressure-cooker free throws, giving the Knicks a 91-90 lead. As the Celtics attempted to push ahead, Bridges swiftly darted in, snatching the ball away and securing it for the Knicks, solidifying the jaw-dropping triumph.

Bridges played a key role in the Knicks' comeback, racking up all 14 of his points in the grueling fourth quarter. Josh Hart dished out a strong 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds for the Knicks. The Knicks now return home to host Game 3 on Saturday.

For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 20 points. However, Boston struggled to find their three-point stroke, connecting on only 10 of their 40 attempts. Following a similarly poor 15-for-60 performance in Game 1, the Celtics' offense continued to falter.

Jayson Tatum was limited to only 13 points on 5-for-19 shooting. As Boston's offense stagnated in the final quarter, they went eight excruciating minutes without a single field goal.

In playoff history, teams that manage to secure the first two games on the road generally have a 92.6% chance of winning the series[2][4]. While we can't specify a single percentage for the Knicks, the enhanced advantage of taking an early lead in the playoffs can't be ignored.

The Celtics had an 84-68 edge after Pritchard's clutch three-pointer with 8:40 remaining. However, they failed to score a basket until Tatum's driving dunk with just 18.5 seconds left on the clock.

The Knicks began their charge, closing the gap to 82-80, thanks to a nifty floater by Hart. Towns then completed a three-point play, further narrowing the deficit to 86-85. As Tatum missed a jumper, Brunson countered with a timely 18-footer, catapulting the Knicks back in front.

On Boston's ensuing possession, Brown missed a jumper, and Brunson swooped in for an easy layup, extending the Knicks' lead to 89-86.

Tatum then nailed two free throws, taking the lead back for Boston, but Brunson was immediately fouled and calmly sank both attempts, delivering the improbable victory for the Knicks.

Oklahoma City Thunder Tie Nuggets 🏀

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated with 34 points over three quarters, as the "Oklahoma City Thunder" overtook the Denver Nuggets 149-106, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at 1-1.

The Thunder ignited their offensive barrage, setting a new NBA playoff record for points scored in the first half, blasting 87 before the break[1]. This record-breaking moment occurred in the final seconds of the second quarter when Chet Holmgren calmly drained two crucial free throws, extending the Thunder's lead to a staggering 87-56 going into halftime.

Incredibly, the Thunder also tied an NBA playoff record for the most points scored in any single half of a game, matching the 87 points scored by the Milwaukee Bucks against the Nuggets in 1978[1].

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In the Eastern Conference semifinals, Mikal Bridges of the NY Knicks once again made a game-winning move, securing a 2-0 lead for his team over the Boston Celtics.
Celtics' forward Jayson Tatum had a less productive game, scoring only 13 points, while Knicks' guard Jalen Brunson displayed strong composure, making crucial free throws and securing a game-clinching swipe.
In the Western Conference semifinals, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points, tied the Denver Nuggets 1-1 after setting a new NBA playoff record for points scored in a half.
In the same series, the Thunder's Chet Holmgren contributed to the record-breaking performance by making two crucial free throws in the final seconds of the second quarter.