Knicks Overcome 20-Point Deficit, Lead Celtics 2-0 in Series

The New York Knicks made NBA history by overcoming a 20-point deficit for the second consecutive playoff game, defeating the Boston Celtics 91-90 and taking a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mikal Bridges scored all 14 of his points in the fourth quarter and secured the win with a game-clinching defensive play, while Jalen Brunson contributed crucial late free throws. Josh Hart led the Knicks with 23 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 17 rebounds. The Celtics struggled offensively, shooting just 10-for-40 from three-point range and going more than eight minutes without a field goal in the fourth quarter. Boston became the first team to lose two games in a single postseason after leading by 20 or more points, and teams up 2-0 after winning the first two games on the road win the series nearly 86% of the time. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged New York's execution down the stretch, while the series shifts to Madison Square Garden for the next two games.