Abrupt! 25 points defeat, Celtics defeated the Knicks with 22 3 points, and Magical Mountain 7 blocks

NBA playoffs, the fifth game between the Knicks and the Celtics officially began. In the first four games, the Knicks led by 3:1, so for the Celtics, the team had no way out, and they could only win this duel at home. However, due to the competition, the team's core Tatum was seriously injured, so both the fans and the media were basically optimistic that the Knicks could win the game and end the series.

However, unexpectedly, the two teams went through a fierce first half and came back in the second half. The Knicks suddenly collapsed, and the offense and defense ends were extremely unsmooth. The Celtics took this opportunity to launch a sharp offensive and finally defeated the Knicks 127:102, with the total score reaching 2:3!

First half: Three-point battle, equally matched

1. From the beginning of the game, the Celtics showed a positive offensive and defensive attitude, and White made two three-pointers to help the team maintain the advantage in the score. Bridges and Brunson scored five points in a row and stopped the opponent directly! Porzingis' offense and defense became the focus of the opponent's target, and he could not defend himself even if he could not attack. Hart hit two points with his defense! The Celtics quickly replaced him and then overtook the Knicks 7:0. White's outside feels hot! Cornett's arm hit Hart's brow bone directly, causing Hart to splatter blood on the spot. Anunobi made a three-pointer, and the Knicks temporarily led by 2 points after the first quarter.

2. Towns made a blind offensive mistake and then directly received his third foul! McBride hit a difficult three-pointer, and the gap widened to 8 points. After the timeout, Brown made a quick break and Horford was also not rude in the bottom corner. Thibodeau felt very uncomprehensible about the players' consecutive low-level mistakes. Brown leaned back and made another three-pointer, and the Celtics slid the score difference! The two teams started the three-pointer mode, and the scores were alternately leading. At the end of the half game, the two teams fought to 59:59!

Halftime Comments

The two teams were basically on par with each other during the first half, and key data such as rebounds and assists were evenly matched. A crazy three-point shot was run through the whole time, and the two sides made nearly 50 outside shots in total, but the shooting percentages of the two teams were very good. Although the Celtics were behind in total and were less Tatum, the team, led by White and Brown, held the Knicks tightly. The Knicks encountered a tough confrontation. Although everyone was optimistic about the team's ability to end the game before the game, at least from the first half, it was not easy for the Knicks to pass the game easily. Several main players performed stably, but Towns only played 10 minutes and received three fouls, which became a major hidden danger for the team in the second half.

Second half: The Knicks collapsed

3. When the half came back, Brown and Hart had an quarrel, and the referees each called a technical foul! Hart and White continued to compete on the outside! The two teams continued to be in a stalemate, and White hit the 7th three-pointer, forcing the Knicks to call another timeout! After the timeout, White made another three-point foul, the gap widened to double digits, and the Knicks fell into a scoring dilemma! Connett blocked for the 6th time, defending the penalty area! After the three quarters of the game, the Celtics led by 15 points!

4. Horford scored another three-pointer, and the gap widened to 20 points! Prichard's high-difficulty long shot stopped the decline, and the Celtics, who were leading the score, became smoother and smoother. The smooth cooperation made the fans on the scene pleasing to the eye. Brunson left the field with six fouls, the Knicks lost hope of the final counterattack, Cornett dunked, Prichard made a big open three-pointer, and the gap reached 24 points! But Thibodeau doesn't seem willing to accept failure and still puts his main force on the field. Kota had a backcourt and dunk with a dunk, Davidson made a high-curve three-pointer, and the final game ended, with the Knicks losing 25 points.

Summary after the game

Regardless of whether the Celtics will be eliminated, this duel, in the situation where the outside world is not optimistic and Tatum is injured, the team not only won the game, but also had a big victory, which plays a crucial role in the team's morale and confidence!

Three-pointers are still the team's magic weapon to win, with a super high shooting percentage of 22 of 49 shots! White scored 7 three-pointers and became the number one hero in the victory. As Porzingis substitute, Connet played a very representative game, and the seven blocks even supported the team's no-fly zone. After the game, the media praised: This 218-centimeter Kentucky Mountain became the key surprise for the team's victory!

Player data

Knicks scored 4 players in double digits, Hart scored 24 points and 7 rebounds, Brunson scored 22 points and 6 assists, Towns scored 19 points and 8 rebounds, McBride scored 11 points, and Robinson scored 8 points and 13 rebounds.

Celtics scored 6 doubles, Brown scored a quasi-double, 26 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists, White scored 34 points, Prichard scored 17 points, Horford scored 12 points, Holiday scored 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Cornett scored 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 blocks!