Madison Square Garden erupted tonight as New York Knicks beat Boston Celtics 108-105 in Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 2. Jalen Brunson’s 32 points, 6 assists led; 19,812 roared. OG Anunoby’s 18, 4 steals shut Tatum down; Hartenstein’s 12 rebounds iced it. Knicks’ 1-1 series tie—NBA postseason heats. Basketball’s pulse—NYC burns.
Celtics led by 10—Brown’s 16 in 2nd quarter. Knicks’ 3rd-quarter 24-12 run—Brunson’s 3s—flipped it. Fourth quarter’s 5 lead changes—Anunoby’s layup at :30 won it. Knicks’ 14-4 paint edge—Holiday’s 20 couldn’t match. Playoff fire—Knicks pounce.
It’s not perfect—Knicks’ 16 turnovers; Randle’s passes sloppy. Celtics’ 3s—11-29—kept them close. Critics say Brunson’s load’s heavy—32 points disagree. 10 million watched—ratings soar. Game 3 in Boston—series tight.
Brunson’s 26—MVP buzz? Tatum’s 26—rival fights. NYC cheered; Boston sulked. Knicks’ night—108-105.
