The New York Knicks came back to stun the Boston Celtics 91-90 during Wednesday’s Game 2 Eastern Conference semifinal road matchup. After taking a 2-0 series lead, New York is just two wins away from its first conference finals appearance since 2000, leaving NBA fans in awe.
For the second straight outing, the Knicks overcame a 20-point third-quarter deficit to win a nail-biter at TD Garden. They outscored the Celtics 30-17 in the final quarter, with star point guard Jalen Brunson coming up clutch at the free-throw line with 12.7 seconds remaining.
Afterward, Knicks wing Mikal Bridges, who scored all of his 14 points in the final frame, came through with another victory-clinching stop. He stole the ball from Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum on his drive and pass attempt near the baseline in the closing seconds. With the gutty victory, the Knicks improbably head home for Games 3 and 4 with a series sweep of the defending NBA champions in play.
NBA Fans Astonished by New York’s Unlikely 2–0 Series Lead Over Boston
Fans on X reacted in disbelief to the Knicks’ Game 2 triumph and increasingly realistic shot at pulling off an upset to make franchise history.
“This is absolutely unreal to watch,” one fan said.
“Ayo, the wait’s almost over! Let’s goooo!” another wrote.
“THEY HAVENT MADE IT IN MY LIFETIME,” one user noted.
“TWO. WINS. AWAY. YO,” another reacted.
“Dawmn… ok maybe their turn now,” one remarked.
Meanwhile, others expressed confidence that this year’s team would finish the job. Last year’s New York squad blew a 2-0 series lead in Round 2 against the Indiana Pacers, with injuries playing a significant role in its downfall.
“Somehow this 2-0 feels better than last years 2-0 against Indy. Just saying,” one fan observed.
“I told everybody it’s Knicks in 4 and I’m not lying!” another commented.
Jalen Brunson on Knicks’ Mindset After Game 2 Win Over Celtics
Immediately following New York’s Game 2 victory, Brunson stressed his team’s need to “focus on one thing at a time.” He echoed that sentiment in his postgame press conference, underscoring the magnitude of the Knicks’ home-court advantage.
“Going home, I realize the opportunity that we have, and now we just gotta make sure that we’re still locked in,” Brunson said. “Nowhere close to being done. Just keep making sure our mindset is the same.”
Through two contests, New York has held Boston to just 25-for-100 shooting from 3-point range (25%). This comes after the Celtics made an NBA record 17.8 triples a night during the regular season.
The Knicks will look to maintain their defensive intensity and sound late-game execution during Saturday’s Game 3 showdown at Madison Square Garden.
