Knicks Upset Celtics in Overtime, 108-105, Game 1

The New York Knicks staged a dramatic 20-point comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 108-105 in overtime during Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series, marking their fourth such fourth-quarter rally this postseason. Boston's shooting woes, including setting single-game playoff records for missed and attempted three-pointers, contributed to their collapse, while New York capitalized with efficient scoring and rebounding. Notably, Knicks players OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson outscored Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in the second half, and the Knicks were particularly effective from beyond the arc. The Knicks' resilience drew rare praise from former Celtics champion Kendrick Perkins, now an ESPN analyst, which underscored the significance of New York's performance and highlighted the disappointment in Boston. This victory continues the Knicks' trend of overcoming deficits and seizing momentum in the postseason.