Knicks, Celtics Fans Brawl Outside TD Garden After Game 2 Loss

The Boston Celtics trail 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the New York Knicks after blowing 20-point leads in two consecutive home games, prompting frustration among Celtics fans who criticize the team's execution and coaching decisions. Inside TD Garden, a Celtics employee struggled to manage rowdy Knicks fans celebrating the come-from-behind victories, even calling for security intervention after a tense confrontation, though no clear removal of fans was shown. The intensity spilled outside the arena, where violent clashes erupted between Celtics and Knicks supporters, involving physical fights that required police intervention and resulted in at least one person being handcuffed amid chaotic scenes. Knicks fans remained jubilant, chanting and refusing to leave the arena, while Celtics staff and fans expressed distress over the losses and the hostile atmosphere. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau credited his players' teamwork for the historic comebacks and the team's confidence, as the Knicks aim to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. With Game 3 set to take place in New York, the series is poised for heightened tension on and off the court.