0-2? 1-3 The one who can turn the tables is Green Kai-BPI data model shows that Green Kai has a 7% chance of entering the division final

Derek White scored 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, leading the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 victory over the New York Knicks on May 15, 2025, keeping them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Celtics made 22 three-pointers, the team with the most shots in the team's playoff history, this was their first home win in the series and the first time Jason Tatum did not play after his Achilles tendon injury. The Knicks will try to win the series again in New York this Saturday. If the Celtics win, the seventh game will be back to Boston.

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and 12 assists for Boston. He became the first player in the Celtics to score 25 points and assist 30 points in the last 30 playoff games. More importantly, he provides the Celtics with the leadership they need in Tatum’s absence. "I think his leadership on the defensive end was based on his physical fitness and presence, and that jump to the bench changed our game," said Boston coach Joe Mazura, referring to Brown jumping to a loose ball early in the third quarter, with the Celtics leading one point in the game. "There are other game-changing games, but I think that's one of them. He's great in every way. He's responsible for protecting Jaren Brunson, setting the tone, and he did it on both ends." The

Porzing substitute came, pulling the squad off Luke Cornett scored 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 blocks in this big guy's breakthrough game, while Christaps Porzingis played only 12 minutes in the first half.

"I mean, he can't breathe," Mazura said of Porzingis' absence, who was dealing with the ongoing effects of a disease that left him out for a while late in the regular season. "So, if absolutely necessary, he can play." So that's just a decision between me and him. He just had difficulty breathing, but he wanted to stay outside. "

Celtics want to be the 14th team in NBA history to reverse 3-1 in 294 attempts.

According to the NBA, the 14th team to resign 3-1. BPI data model shows that the Celtics have a 7% chance of entering the division final!

Brown said when he was behind 0-2 before that if a team could turn the table, it must be us! According to NBA history 464 times 0-2! 6 of them were behind 0-2 (including this year's Cavaliers)! Green Kai is working hard! There is a chance to turn the table!

Jaylen Brunson scored 22 points, but was sent off 7 minutes and 19 seconds before the end of the game

Boston trailed 9 points in the first half but ended 23:9 in the third quarter and led 91-76 in the fourth quarter. Brunson spent the last 2 minutes and 45 seconds of the third game after his fifth foul.

Celtics continued to lead in the final quarter, increasing the lead to 28 points. This energy continued on the offense. The Celtics were very hot, with White scoring five three-pointers 24 minutes before the opening and 7 of 13 three-pointers