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The New York Knicks have the chance to knock out the reigning champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their second-round NBA playoff matchup on Wednesday night. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and thanks to a trio of double-digit comebacks in the series,
The Celtics were clicking on all cylinders, with Derrick White leading the way. The role player, who has become much more than just that in recent years, finished with 34 points, shooting 7-of-13 from deep in the win.
With the Knicks on the verge of knocking out the Celtics in the NBA playoffs, Dave Portnoy said he gave Mikal Bridges a "subtle" message during a hotel run-in.
It could be 2000, which was the last time the Knicks reached the third round of the playoffs, the last time a title-starved town got to revel in the streets.
If the Celtics extend their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night, they will do so without leading scorer Jayson Tatum.
The Boston Celtics let the New York Knicks run away with a critical Game 4 victory in Madison Square Garden late last night, putting their own title defense in
The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics with Jalen Brunson leading the offense. He delivered an outstanding performance and drove the team forward. As a result, Brunson broke a playoff record previously held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.