Knicks, Celtics and NBA Playoff
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With Mitchell Robinson shooting an abysmal 30% (7-of-23) from the free throw line during the Eastern Conference semifinals, Celtics head coach Mazzulla sees no reason to adjust his Hack-A-Mitch strategy that’s been going for the first three games of the series.
If the Knicks have any shot at beating the Celtics in their 2025 NBA playoffs second-round series, here is what they have to do.
Celtics in the NBA playoffs today The inevitable is here ... should take turns on Towns. The strategy will allow a 7-foot-3 tower to roam into the paint, taking away driving lanes, layups and ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The 3s fell for Boston and so did the New York Knicks.
It set the stage for a fascinating conference semifinal against the defending champion Boston Celtics, a matchup with ... in-the-mud sequences of the playoffs. "I think it's been a big help ...
The Celtics set an NBA playoff record with 45 missed 3-pointers in their shocking Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks. Boston led by as many as 20 points before the Knicks started clawing their way back. The Celtics' response to the Knicks' run? Keep chucking up threes.
Intentionally fouling with a lead is not basketball. It's loser behavior. Sometimes, loser behavior is rewarded, sure. But the basketball gods never forget. They didn't let the Thunder or the Celtics off the hook here. Good. Hopefully, they learn their lesson.
Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday for a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla discussed the approach and execution that allowed his team to come out on top in Game 3 for the 2024-25 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks.
The Boston Celtics’ pursuit of a second NBA championship could ultimately evaporate if they do not beat the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Monday night. They effortlessly withstood the rowdy environment in Madison Square Garden on Saturday,