Knicks Overcome 20-Point Deficit, Beat Celtics 108-105

The New York Knicks staged a remarkable 20-point comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 108-105 in overtime in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series, seizing homecourt advantage. Jalen Brunson led the charge with 29 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and credited the team's belief and collective effort for the turnaround, highlighting contributions from OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart. Anunoby also scored 29 and played a key defensive role, while Bridges' clutch plays and the team's defensive strategy, which forced Boston into a playoff-record 45 missed threes, were instrumental. Karl-Anthony Towns added a double-double despite foul trouble. The Knicks' resilient performance contrasted sharply with their regular-season struggles against Boston and underscored Brunson's reputation as the league’s premier clutch player. The victory gives New York momentum as they look to extend their series lead in Game 2.