The Celtics managed to snag a narrow 91-90 win against the Knicks in Game 2, pushing their series lead to 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals:
Hero
Mikal Bridges had a rough start, going scoreless for three quarters, but then came alive in the fourth, scoring 14 points. He also made a crucial steal that helped clinch the game for the Celtics.
Zero
On the other hand, Jason Tatum has struggled this series. He only managed 13 points on 20 attempts, which is pretty dismal. Overall, his performance in the series stands at 12 points with 43% shooting.
Unsung Hero
Jalen Brunson faced difficulties throughout the game but made some critical plays late in the match. He helped the Knicks regain the lead with a basket at 1:58 remaining, then extended it to three points with just over 56 seconds left, and finally hit a couple of free throws in the closing seconds that put the Knicks ahead after the Celtics took the lead.
Key Statistics
The Celtics missed 14 consecutive field goal attempts in the fourth quarter, which significantly contributed to their inability to maintain their comeback effort.
Quote
“He’s just keeping moving forward. He’s not too high, he’s not too low. He’s a great competitor.”
– Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau on Mikal Bridges
