On Monday, the Knicks received Sport 1 of their second spherical playoff collection on the highway in Boston in opposition to the Celtics, 108-105.
Jalen Brunson recorded 29 factors, 5 assists, two steals and 5 made three-pointers. This marked his twenty second playoff sport as a Knick with 25+ factors, which ranks third in Knicks historical past and solely trails Patrick Ewing (43) and Walt Frazier (29). Brunson additionally handed Dick Barnett (922) for ninth on the Knicks all time playoff scoring listing.
Brunson scored 20 factors on 60-percent taking pictures and 4 made three-pointers on 100-percent three-point taking pictures within the second half. This marked his 14th second half within the playoffs as a Knick with 20+ factors, which ranks first in Knicks historical past because the NBA began monitoring quarter stats in 1996-97.
OG Anunoby registered 29 factors, 4 rebounds and one steal, marking his fourth profession playoff sport with 25+ factors. Anunoby additionally set a playoff profession excessive with six made three-pointers.
Anunoby scored 20 factors within the second half, marking his second profession half within the playoffs with 20+ factors.
Mikal Bridges recorded eight factors, seven assists, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks, marking his third profession playoff sport with a number of blocks and a number of steals.
Bridges added two steals in additional time, changing into the primary Knick because the NBA began monitoring quarter stats in 1996-97 to have a number of steals in a playoff additional time.
The Knicks rallied again from a 20-point deficit in opposition to the Celtics, marking their largest playoff comeback since 1969-70.
