KEYPOINTS SUMMARY

• Knicks win Game 2 over Celtics 91-90 after erasing 20-point deficit

• New York now leads the Eastern Conference Semifinals 2-0

• Mikal Bridges hits clutch steals in back-to-back games

• Josh Hart scores 23, Karl-Anthony Towns dominates the boards

• Jalen Brunson nails game-winning free throws with 12.7 seconds left

• Celtics collapse again in the final minute despite 47 minutes of control

• Knicks now head to Madison Square Garden with a chance to sweep

• Boston faces embarrassment as top seed nears shocking early exit

Knicks Lead Celtics 2-0 After Insane Comeback—Again!

The New York Knicks just flipped the script on the entire NBA postseason. Again.

In a game that felt like déjà vu, the Knicks erased a massive 20-point deficit—just like Game 1—and stunned the Boston Celtics 91-90 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

It was dramatic. It was chaotic. It was New York basketball at its most unbelievable.

And now, with the series heading to a sold-out Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4, the Knicks are suddenly favorites to knock out the NBA’s top title contender in a sweep.

Yes, you read that right. A sweep.

Mikal Bridges Saves the Day—Again

Mikal Bridges was quiet for three quarters—then became the hero New York needed.

After scoring zero in the first three quarters, he erupted for 14 points in the fourth, including the game-sealing defensive play for the second game in a row.

With Boston down by one and just seconds to go, Jayson Tatum drove to the rim—but Bridges read the play like a book, swooping in to strip the ball and seal the win.

“I knew they were going to Tatum,” Bridges said. “I had to make a play. That’s what this city expects.”

Knicks fans now have a new favorite name to scream at MSG.

Brunson Comes Up Clutch at the Line

Jalen Brunson wasn’t dominant—but he was there when it mattered.

He hit two cold-blooded free throws with 12.7 seconds left to give the Knicks the final 91-90 lead.

Brunson finished with 17 points, directing traffic all night, staying poised in the clutch, and keeping Boston’s backcourt honest.

“We believe in each other,” Brunson said. “That’s the difference.”

Josh Hart and KAT Bring the Pain

Josh Hart dropped 23 points, hitting big shot after big shot.

Karl-Anthony Towns? A beast.
He dominated the paint with 21 points and 17 rebounds, giving the Knicks the physical presence that completely neutralized Boston’s inside game.

“We don’t care who doubts us,” KAT said postgame. “We’re writing our own story.”

And what a story it’s becoming.

Madison Square Garden Is About to Explode

With the series now heading back to New York, fans are completely losing it.

• Game 3 on Saturday is already sold out

• Resale tickets are skyrocketing past $1,200

• Knicks merch is flying off the shelves

• MSG will be the loudest arena in basketball—guaranteed

“This is a once-in-a-generation Knicks team,” said one superfan. “You can feel it. This city is electric.”

Boston in Shock: 2 Meltdowns in 2 Games

While New York is celebrating, Boston is in total disarray.

For the second straight game:

• They built a 20-point lead

• Controlled the pace for 47 minutes

• Then collapsed in the final minute

Jayson Tatum scored just 13 points, and was quiet again late.
Jrue Holiday had only 10.
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led with 20 each, but couldn’t close.

“We keep finding ways to lose,” Tatum admitted. “It’s frustrating.”

And for Celtics fans, it’s a nightmare.

What’s Gone Wrong for Boston?

• Three-point shooting is ice cold

  • 15-for-60 in Game 1

  • 10-for-40 in Game 2

• Late-game execution has disappeared

• Defense is falling apart in clutch moments

• Kristaps Porzingis is battling illness and missed the second half

• Sam Hauser left with a sprained ankle

Even Coach Joe Mazzulla seemed rattled.

“We’re getting the shots we want,” he said. “They’re just not falling.”

But fans aren’t buying it. Boston has blown two golden chances—and now has to win on the road in front of a roaring MSG crowd.

Knicks on Fire: Can They Pull Off a Sweep?

Here’s what’s next:

• Game 3: Saturday, 3:30 PM ET at MSG

• Game 4: Monday, Time TBD at MSG

• Game 5 (if necessary): Back in Boston

If the Knicks win both home games?

It’s over. Celtics out. 4-0 sweep.

And it would be one of the biggest playoff upsets in modern NBA history.

Can Celtics Bounce Back? Or Is It Too Late?

Boston was the most dominant team all season.
Now they look mentally broken, physically shaken, and one loss away from disaster.

Stat check:

• 13 of their 21 regular-season losses came at home

• They are 14-2 after losses, but never faced a team this confident before

New York has all the momentum. All the energy. All the belief.

And the Celtics?

Just questions.

Knicks Lead Celtics 2-0—And The NBA Is Shook

The Knicks lead Celtics 2-0.

Read that again.

They did it with grit, heart, defense, and insane clutch execution.
They did it with MSG behind them and an entire city on fire.

And now?

They’re on the verge of the unthinkable.

A sweep of the NBA’s top seed.
An underdog story for the ages.
And maybe… just maybe… a path to the Finals.