On Monday night, the team took a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, managing to secure a win in overtime against their opponents.
Hero
OG Anunoby truly shined in the second half, scoring 29 points. He also did a fantastic job holding Jason Tatum to just 10 points during that stretch, contributing significantly in overtime.
Zero
Mitchell Robinson was sidelined for much of the game, and the Celtics exploited this with a strategy targeting him for free throws. He had a rough outing, going 10-3 from the line.
Unsung Hero
Mikal Bridges faced a difficult night early on, but played a pivotal role in overtime. He blocked a shot and made a critical steal that led to an An-and-1 dunk by Anunoby, pushing the Knicks ahead by three. He then hit a clutch three-pointer, extending their lead to six points.
Bridges ultimately sealed the game with another steal when the Celtics had a chance to tie.
Key Statistics
45: This marked a record for missed three-pointers in the playoffs by the Celtics. They struggled from beyond the arc, with Derrick White going 5-for-16 and Jason Tatum only hitting 4 of 15 attempts.
Quote
“The basketball gods blessed me by staying there.”
– Reflecting on significant defensive plays made by Mikal Bridges during overtime.
