Knicks Beat Celtics 108-105 in Game 1 Overtime

The Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks has rekindled the longstanding rivalry between stars Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brunson, whose competitive battles date back to a memorable high school showdown where they combined for 87 points. Ahead of Game 1, vintage footage of their high school duel went viral, underscoring how both players have maintained their dominant scoring abilities into the NBA. In Game 1, the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Celtics in overtime, led by Brunson's 29 points and OG Anunoby's strong performance, while Tatum posted a double-double but struggled with efficiency and faced criticism for not exploiting favorable matchups. The resurgence of their rivalry, along with speculation over key player returns and strategic adjustments, is adding intrigue to an already high-stakes series. Fans and analysts are closely watching whether the individual brilliance of Brunson or Tatum will tilt the series, with social media buzzing about their past and present duels. The Celtics now trail 0-1 as the series heads into a pivotal Game 2.