The Celtics faced a disappointing 108-105 loss to the New York Knicks after relinquishing a 20-point lead. While Boston's media focused on the Celtics' failures and their need to recover, New York's outlets celebrated the Knicks' dramatic comeback. Reports emphasized the potential significance of this game for the series and the Knicks' resurgence as a competitive force in basketball. Analysts highlighted the importance of the victory for the Knicks' legacy while casting doubt on Boston's championship aspirations.
If objects in the rear-view mirror are closer than they appear, it's time for the Celtics to start watching their back. Because the Knicks just stole Game 1 from underneath their feet. And now, what was supposed to be a dead series is very much alive.
After all, it was the Knicks who scraped, clawed and prevailed out of a first-round series, not the tough-and-rugged Pistons. It was the Knicks, down 20 in Game 1 of a second-round matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, who won the game, not the team with championship rings.
Maybe, after all of this, the New York Knicks that got you to fall back in love are still here. Still tough. Still gritty. Still clutch. The New York Knicks deserve respect.
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