New York delivered another unforgettable night in Boston. The Knicks pulled off their second straight 20-point playoff comeback (first time this has happened in 25 years) to defeat the Boston Celtics 91-90 and move closer to the Eastern Conference Finals as the action shifts to MSG.
Knicks Celtics Game 2: A wild finish in Boston
Game 2 looked out of reach early. The Celtics led by as many as 20 points midway through the third quarter, but the Knicks responded with a fourth-quarter surge. A 21–4 run flipped the game, fueled by clutch performances from Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson.
Bridges, scoreless through three quarters, scored 14 points in the final frame and made the defensive stop that sealed the win. Brunson, who struggled most of the game, made two game-winning free throws in the final 20 seconds.
Standout performances power the Knicks’ rally
Josh Hart led the Knicks with 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 17 rebounds. Brunson chipped in 17 points and 7 assists, proving his leadership in crunch time. The Celtics struggled late. Jayson Tatum shot just 5-for-19 from the field and committed a key turnover in the closing seconds.
Knicks fans prepare for a historic Eastern Finals push at MSG
Knicks fans didn’t just show up emotionally this postseason – they showed up physically. For Game 2 at TD Garden, an estimated 13% of all tickets sold were purchased from the New York City area, according to geolocation sales data. That presence was impossible to ignore.
As the Knicks mounted yet another improbable comeback against the Celtics, chants of “Let’s go Knicks” rippled through the Boston crowd. For a franchise that hasn’t made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in more than two decades, the willingness of fans to travel and represent on enemy turf speaks volumes about the momentum – and the belief – around this Knicks team.
Can the Knicks clinch the Eastern Finals at MSG?
The Knicks’ two road wins put them in a powerful position heading into Game 3 at MSG on Saturday. With a chance to push the Celtics to the brink, fans in New York City are preparing for what could be one of the team’s most electric playoff games in decades.
This series has already become one of the most talked-about in the league—and it’s only getting started.