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The New York Knicks kept things honest in the aftermath of their first loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, works the ball against Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard, right, during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) AP
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The New York Knicks felt the avalanche from the Boston Celtics from beyond the 3-point line in Game 3 of their playoff series. After nailing just 25 percent of their 3-pointers in each of the first two games,
Saturday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. The Knicks are still up two games to one. Game 4 is Monday.
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The Boston Celtics entered Madison Square Garden under immense pressure, on the brink of going down 0-3 in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. However, the team managed to secure a crucial win to remain in the series.
Down by 14 points in the third quarter of Game 4, the Knicks came roaring back for another improbable, instant-classic victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics.
The Curry-less Warriors only had one player, Jonathan Kuminga, get over 15 points. Jimmy Butler was held to 14 points. No Warriors player hit more than two three-pointers. The wait is now on to see if Curry can return for Game 5 on Wednesday in Minnesota.