Los Knicks They had lost in regular season the four games in which the Celtics had faced each other (and 10 against the three best NBA teams)but in his first confrontation in the semifinals of the east conference Those of the Big Apple conquered the TD Garden and took advantage in the series in a match that was decided in the extension (105-108).
Jalen Brunson celebrates a basket with his classmates against the Celtics.Lapresse
It was a game marked by the dire day in the outer shot of the Celtics, which failed 45 triples, historical record in a playoff shock in the NBA, a poor 15/60 (25%) that he tied the proud green and led them to lose an advantage that became 20 points (72-52).
None of Boston’s first swords was not saved from that day. Jayson Tatum (23+16+6) signed 4/15 triples, Jaylen Brown (23+7+6) stayed at 1/10 T3, and Derrick White (19+11) did not do much better (5/16). Among the three trodges 31 triples.
Holiday and Porzingis reappears falls sick
The return of Jrue Holiday (16+6+3), which was lost the last three games against the Magic for a distension in the right ischiotibial. AND Kristaps Porzingis (0+4) He could only play 16 minutes and did not act in the second part due to illness. “Obviously, his ability on both sides of the court impacts the game,” said Mazzulla, the Celtics technician. “It’s not an excuse. We had many opportunities … I hope you are ready for the second game. ”
In those moments where they take impulse, we cannot simply launch triples. I felt that we relaxed a lot in the second half
Jaylen Brown (Celtics player)
And Anunoby (29+4+3 con 6/11 triples), Jalen Brunson (29+4+5 y 5/9 T3), Josh Hart (14+11+3) y Karl-Anthony Towns (14+13) They were the best of some knicks that accredited a great 17/37 from triple (45.9%)launching eight triples less than the 45 that failed its rival.
The faith of the Knicks: “We will continue to believe”
“In those moments where they take impulse, we cannot simply launch triples,” said Jaylen Brown. “I felt that we relaxed a lot in the second half.” On the contrary that the Knicks, who did not give up despite being 20 points below. “We told ourselves, we will continue to believe, to continue fighting, keep us together and continue advancing little by little. There was not going to be a 20 -point shot, “Brunson said.
In the absence of five seconds for the end of the regulatory time (100-100) Brunson failed a simple entrance against board and the game went to the extensionwhere an unexpected hero appeared for those of New York, a Mikal Bridges that had been very gray throughout the game (8+6+7 with 3/13 T3), to decide the clash with A triple and an incredible robbery to Brown In the last play to certify the triumph of the Knicks.
