22 points win! Brown scored 2 of 7 in 19+6 Tatum made 2 of 7 in the last quarter, Towns 21+15, Knicks recognized reality

On May 11, the Knicks played against the Celtics at home. At the end of the game, the Knicks lost to the Celtics 93-115. The Knicks are undoubtedly the side that is underestimated in this round of playoffs, but in the G1 and G2 games, the Knicks performed well many times. You should know that the Knicks once fell behind to 20 points in both games. When such a situation occurs, the Knicks are considered to lose, but in the game, the Knicks play very tough. When there is a problem with the Celtics' offense, Brunson was able to stand up to help the team chase points. At the last moment, Bridges defended Brown in the G1 game, and Bridges defended Tatum in the G2 game. Under such circumstances, the Knicks completed two major reversals. Now the Knicks lead the Celtics 2-0 in this round of series.

As for the Celtics' current appearance, it is really beyond the expectations of too many people. You should know that the Celtics had a big lead in both games, and they were both at their home court. Unfortunately, the Celtics were too obsessed with three-pointers on the outside in two games. The Celtics made 15 of 60 three-pointers on the outside in the G1 game, and the Celtics made 10 of 40 three-pointers on the outside in the G2 game. It can be said that when the Celtics were so obsessed with three-point shooting, the Knicks had the opportunity to reverse, and at the critical moment of the two games, Tatum's poor singles made the Celtics very passive. Now the Celtics have reached the point where they cannot continue to lose, otherwise the Celtics will face the situation of being eliminated. In this game, the Knicks started: Brunson, Bridges, Anunobi, Hart and Downs, while the Celtics started: White, Holiday, Brown, Tatum and Horford.

The Celtics performed well in the first half, especially when the Celtics' outside three-pointers started to get accurate, the Celtics were able to take the lead, and Tatum played very efficiently in the first half, and Prichard was able to stand up in the game, so at the end of the half, the Celtics took 25 points to lead. Although the Knicks tried to chase points in the third quarter, the Celtics were still able to maintain excellent offensive form. Although Tatum and Brown's offensive form declined, when White and Prichard stood up, the Celtics were still leading by 26 points at the end of the three quarters. After the start of the fourth quarter, Brunson and others made three-pointers in a row to help the Knicks catch up. That is, Prichard and Horford responded later. In addition, the Knicks' offense failed to continue, and the Celtics still maintained a big lead. In the end, the Celtics defeated the Knicks by 22 points.

Although the Celtics won a big victory in this game, Tatum's performance in the final quarter was disappointing. You should know that Tatum was in excellent form in the first half, Tatum's condition declined in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Tatum's outside shot began to hit iron again, that is, Horford contributed on both offense and defense, and Holiday was able to hit three-pointers, so the Celtics can maintain a big lead. Otherwise, if Tatum really relies on Tatum, it would be difficult for the Celtics to maintain a big lead. At the end of the game, Tatum scored 2 of 7 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. In the fourth quarter, Tatum scored 5 points. For other Celtic players, Brown scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, Horford scored 15 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, Prichard scored 23 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and Porzingis scored 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists.

As for the Knicks' hard-working game, Brunson and Towns were not efficient in the game, and Anunobi and Bridges were not able to play the role of surprises. At the end of the game, Brunson scored 9 of 21 shots, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, Downs scored 21 points, 15 rebounds, Anunobi scored 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and Bridges scored 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists. If the Knicks lose the game, they must recognize the reality. Although the Knicks did complete two major reversals, the Celtics will definitely learn from it. Therefore, you cannot expect to complete a major reversal every game. Therefore, not to mention the Knicks will start well in the next game, Brunson and Towns also need to have surprises around them, otherwise the Celtics may really make a comeback in this round of series.