Knicks and Celtics renew their rivalry under playoff lights—every possession matters.

New York’s sharpshooters answered Boston’s power game, ending Q1 tied.

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Randle’s Drive

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Brown Breaks Through

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Chalk Talk

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Tatum Takes Over

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Quickley’s Splash

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Ice Cold

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Buzzer Beater Energy

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Respect Earned

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Knicks and Celtics renew their rivalry under playoff lights—every possession matters.

New York’s sharpshooters answered Boston’s power game, ending Q1 tied.

Randle’s Drive

His early dominance set the tone and energized Madison Square Garden faithful.

Brown Breaks Through

Brown reminded everyone why he’s Boston’s go-to scorer in tight spots.

Chalk Talk

Strategic shifts coming—second half is anyone’s to claim.

Tatum Takes Over

A 15-point burst flipped the script and put Celtics in front.

Quickley’s Splash

Knicks clawed back, showing they’re not done just yet.

Ice Cold

When it mattered most, Boston’s star delivered—classic playoff poise.

Buzzer Beater Energy

Every rebound, every second counted in this instant.

Respect Earned

Win or lose, this Game 5 reminded us why we love postseason basketball.

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