Can the Knicks hang with the Celtics’ high-powered offense?
USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes breaks down the second-round matchup between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.
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A highly anticipated Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks just became even more interesting.
The defending champion and No. 2-seeded Celtics blew a 20-point lead on their own home floor as the Knicks staged a remarkable comeback to force overtime and eventually pull off the upset in Game 1.
Now, the Celtics will have to find a way to regroup and get back on track, especially with their outside shooting. Boston shot 35.1% from the floor and converted just 15-of-60 tries (25%) from 3-point range. The 60 attempts and 45 missed 3s were both single-game NBA playoff records.
For the Knicks, it was just another frantic comeback this postseason after recording three come-from-behind wins in their first-round series. Will history repeat itself in Game 2?
What time is Knicks vs. Celtics?
Game 2 between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7 at TD Garden in Boston.
How to watch Knicks vs. Celtics playoff game: TV, streamTime:Â 7 p.m. ETLocation:Â TD Garden; BostonTV:Â TNTStream:Â Sling TVKnicks vs. Celtics NBA playoff schedule, results
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Knicks lead series 1-0
Game 1:Â Knicks 108, Celtics 105 (OT)Game 2:Â Knicks at Celtics | Wednesday, 7 p.m. | TNTGame 3:Â Celtics at Knicks | Saturday, May 10, TBD | ABCGame 4:Â Celtics at Knicks | Monday, May 12, TBD | ESPNGame 5:Â Knicks at Celtics | Wednesday, May 14, TBD | TNT*Game 6:Â Celtics at Knicks | Friday, May 16, TBD | ESPN*Game 7:Â Knicks at Celtics | Monday, May 19, 8 p.m. | TNT*
*if necessary