NBA Playoffs 2025: Knicks Lead Celtics, Curry Injured

The 2024-25 NBA season has entered an exhilarating third act, highlighted by dramatic playoff performances and surprising upsets. The New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, have staged remarkable comebacks, overcoming 20-point deficits twice on the road to take a 2-0 lead against the Boston Celtics, who struggled with poor three-point shooting and injuries. Similarly, the Indiana Pacers stunned the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers with a buzzer-beater from Tyrese Haliburton, putting Cleveland down 0-2 despite Donovan Mitchell's efforts. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors continue to fight, though star Stephen Curry's hamstring injury threatens their playoff hopes. Reflecting on past NBA dramas, the article revisits Kawhi Leonard's contentious breakup with the San Antonio Spurs, a pivotal moment marked by injury disputes and eventual trade that reshaped the league. These narratives collectively underscore a postseason full of unpredictability, resilience, and the high stakes that define NBA basketball today.