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Boston seeks first win against New York Knicks

masslive.com — May 9, 2025 at 06:01 PM UTC

The Boston Celtics face elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals after losing the first two games to the New York Knicks, putting them in an unprecedented 0-2 hole. The Celtics, despite being heavily favored, blew two 20-point leads and missed a record number of three-pointers in the first two games. They now must win on the road to avoid a 3-0 deficit, a situation no team has overcome in NBA playoff history. Despite the Celtics' struggles, oddsmakers still favor them to win the series, though the Knicks' strong play and home-court advantage at Madison Square Garden make Game 3 a crucial test.

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