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Knicks (1-0) at Celtics (0-1) Round 2 Game 2 5/7/25

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The Celtics look to bounce back with a win in Game 2 after losing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to the New York Knicks. After losing the first game of the series at home, the Celtics face a must win game 2 as they once again host the New York Knicks. On Monday night in Game 1, the Celtics shot just 35.1% from the field and 25% from on threes and lost by just 2 … [Read more...] about Knicks (1-0) at Celtics (0-1) Round 2 Game 2 5/7/25

Celtics injury report offers both good and bad news ahead of Game 2

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David Butler II-Imagn Images Sam Hauser has been ruled out with a right ankle sprain, while Kristaps Porzingis is available. BOSTON — The Celtics will be without Sam Hauser for Game 2 against the Knicks. But, Kristaps Porzingis, who left Monday’s game against the Knicks with a non-COVID illness, is available to play. After Tuesday’s film session, Joe Mazzulla said … [Read more...] about Celtics injury report offers both good and bad news ahead of Game 2

Kristaps Porzingis moved to bench, Al Horford enters starting lineup for Game 2

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Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Whatever it takes. Before tip-off, head coach Joe Mazzulla said of Kristaps Porzingis, “he’s probable. We’ll see how he goes through his shooting routine, and whatever gives us the best chance to win, that’s what we’ll do.” Joe Mazzulla gives status update on Kristaps Porzingis before game 2“He’s probable. We’ll see how he goes … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis moved to bench, Al Horford enters starting lineup for Game 2

Celtics blow another 20-point lead, lose Game 2 to Knicks 91-90

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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Boston goes down 0-2 for the first time since 2023. Coming off a disappointing loss in Game 1 where the Celtics blew a 20-point lead in the second half, Boston decided to do the same thing in Game 2 as they lost 91-90 in regulation this time to go down 0-2 to the Knicks in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led … [Read more...] about Celtics blow another 20-point lead, lose Game 2 to Knicks 91-90

The Celtics are down 2-0 and I literally don’t know why

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David Butler II-Imagn Images The Celtics are destroying the Knicks, and yet are down 2-0. This series has me wondering if basketball is a simulation and we’re all living in the Harry Potter universe. I actually don’t know what’s going on. The Boston Celtics are down 2-0 to the New York Knicks heading back to Madison Square Garden, and are a smooth 25 of 100 from three … [Read more...] about The Celtics are down 2-0 and I literally don’t know why

Kristaps Porzingis reveals illness struggles after stunning Celtics loss to Knicks

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David Butler II-Imagn Images Porzingis was limited to 14 minutes in the Celtics’ Game 2 loss. Afterwards, he shared just how difficult this latest bout of illness has been. BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis struggled through illness in the Celtics’ 91-90 loss to the Knicks, limited to just 14 minutes off the bench two nights after he exited in the second quarter of Game 1. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis reveals illness struggles after stunning Celtics loss to Knicks

What we know about Kristaps Porzingis’s early exit from Celtics’ Game 1 loss to Knicks

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Porzingis left Monday’s Celtics game in the second quarter with what the team described as a non-COVID illness. It’s unclear whether he’ll be good to go on Wednesday. BOSTON — The main headline regarding the Celtics’ stunning Game 1 loss to the Knicks is simple: the defending champions missed an NBA playoff-record 45 threes … [Read more...] about What we know about Kristaps Porzingis’s early exit from Celtics’ Game 1 loss to Knicks

Joe Mazzulla on Celtics’ three-point shooting in Game 1 loss: ‘for the most part, we fought for good looks’

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images A dysmal night from the behind the arc buries Boston. The most efficient offense in NBA history helped Boston raise Banner 18 last season, in large part to their three-point shooting. They followed up that feat by making the most threes by a team this year: 1,457 3FGM, shattering their 2024 total of 1,351. In Game 1 of … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla on Celtics’ three-point shooting in Game 1 loss: ‘for the most part, we fought for good looks’