After New York stole Game 1 in Boston, many analysts predicted the Celtics would even the series. With roughly 14 minutes left in Game 2, the Celtics had a 73-53 lead.
However, the Knicks kept battling, and the Celtics went cold at the worst time possible. They only scored one field goal in the final eight minutes of Game 2. Eventually, the Knicks were within striking distance and stole the lead from Boston late in the fourth. On the game’s final possession, Jayson Tatum had the chance to win for the Celtics. New York’s defense stood tall. Tatum lost his dribble and did not get a shot attempt off. The Knicks now have a 2-0 series lead vs. the reigning NBA champs.
