Summary
In a thrilling Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics with a 108-105 overtime victory, overcoming a 20-point deficit. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points, while the Celtics struggled with a playoff-record 45 missed three-pointers, despite Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown contributing 23 points each. Mikal Bridges sealed the win by stealing the ball from Brown as time expired, ensuring the Knicks’ first victory against their rivals after losing all four regular-season matchups.