Knicks 91–90 Celtics: New York Overcome 20-Point Deficit to Take 2-0 Lead

The New York Knicks pulled off a thrilling comeback, erasing a 20-point deficit to edge out the Boston Celtics 91-90 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Mikal Bridges scored all 14 of his points in the fourth quarter. Jalen Brunson added 17 points, hitting crucial free throws in the final seconds. Josh Hart led the team with 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a strong double-double (21 points, 17 rebounds). The Celtics' Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 20, but Jayson Tatum had a rough night with just 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting.

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Updated on: 8 May 2025 12:31 pm

NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game 2 New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Josh Hart

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

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) and center Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrate after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game 2 New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Karl-Anthony Towns

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

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics in Boston.

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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game 2 New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Mikal Bridges

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

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) takes the last shot of the game, after his game-winning steal against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the final seconds of the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game 2 New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: OG Anunoby

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

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby, right, makes the pass after recovering a loose ball against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game 2 New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Jalen Brunson

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

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) takes a 3-point shot against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) takes a shot over Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game 2 New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Miles McBride

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

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride, left, drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) takes a shot against the Boston Celtics during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.

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NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game 2 New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Payton Pritchard

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

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, takes a 3-point shot over New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Boston.