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NBA: Knicks Earn Over-time Victory Over Celtics In Semifinal Game 1

New York Knicks defeated Boston Celtics in a stunning comeback to take 1-0 lead in the semifinal series between the two sides. Knicks were behind 20 points but bounced back to take the game into over-time where they won it 108-105. The win helps Knicks take a lead in the series and also overcome Celtics home advantage.

| Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates after a win with teammates as Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday, right, and Jaylen Brown, back left, walk off the court following Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

NBA: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
NBA: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson celebrates after hitting a 3-point basket against the Boston Celtics during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges, center, covers his face while celebrating after a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, right, drives to the basket past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

NBA Basketball: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
NBA Basketball: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

NBA Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
NBA Basketball Game: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots a 3-point basket over Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

NBA Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
NBA Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) knocks the ball from the hands of Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

Basketball: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics
Basketball: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby, top, hangs from the rim after dunking against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

Basketball: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
Basketball: Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Boston Celtics' Derrick White, center, and Jrue Holiday (4) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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