The Boston Celtics fell into their first series hole since 2023 after dropping Game 1 to the New York Knicks on Monday.
Celtics vs Knicks Game 2 Preview
The Celtics are famous for living and dying together. In Game 1, philosophy put them on the sword as the defending champion missed 45 attempts over the arc and scored just 15.
Star duo Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown combined 14/43 from the field and shot 5/25 from downtown, so they thought everything was lacking with just three points in the overtime game.
After leading 75-55 midway through the third quarter, Boston endured a catastrophic collapse as Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby heated up in the opening game of the second round series, stealing Home Court’s advantage.
Celtics head coach Joe Matzla admitted that he was pleased with the team’s shot selection “most of the time.”
To exacerbate Boston’s problems, Sharpshooter Sam Hauser was forced to leave TD Garden in his walking boots after his defeat, due to doubt in Game 2, after suffering from ankle sprain.
Big Man Kristaps Porzingis left the crash in the second quarter of illness.
The Atlantic rivals, the Celtics and Knicks, have been waiting for 12 years to face off in the postseason following their previous meeting in 2013, and fans have finally got the series they’ve dreamed of.
Watch: The Dramatic Ending of Celtics and Knicks Game 1
Celtics vs Knicks injury report
Boston Celtics Injury
c kristaps porzingis (disease; possible), f Samhauser (ankle, suspicious)
New York Knicks Injury
There are no injuries to report
Which TV channel is Celtics vs Knicks?
Celtics vs. Knicks Wednesday Game 2 will air nationwide on TNT.
