New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics - Game 2 Live Stream 📻

GET UP TO $1,000 IN BONUS CASH WITH UNDERDOG🤑 https://www.vaultsportshq.com/preferr... The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks meet for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series tonight at TD Garden, with the Knicks holding a 1-0 lead after a dramatic overtime comeback in Game 1. The stakes are immense: Boston, the NBA’s best team after a loss this season, faces a near must-win scenario to avoid heading to New York down 0-2. Game 1 Recap and Series Context Game 1 was a gut punch for Boston. The Celtics built a 20-point lead in the third quarter, only to see the Knicks storm back and steal a 108-105 overtime victory. Boston set an NBA playoff record with 60 three-point attempts, but made just 15 (25%), including a cold 5-of-23 in the first half. Despite the shooting woes, the Celtics led by 16 at halftime and 20 in the third, powered by aggressive paint play and a rebounding edge. But their offense stagnated late, and New York’s defense, clutch shooting from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby (29 points each), plus timely plays from Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges, turned the tide. For the Knicks, it was a signature win-erasing a massive deficit on the road and seizing homecourt advantage. For Boston, it was a harsh lesson in focus and execution, especially as the defending champs hadn’t lost consecutive home games since March 2023. Key Storylines for Game 2 1. Celtics’ Urgency and Shooting Regression Boston’s three-point shooting was abysmal in Game 1, but statistical trends suggest a strong bounce-back. Teams that shoot over 40 threes and make under 30% typically regress positively in the following game, often exceeding their team total. The Celtics are 18-2 against the spread after a loss this season, with an average margin of victory near 19 points, and have not dropped back-to-back games at home in over a year. Payton Pritchard called Game 2 “really like a must-win,” emphasizing the team’s urgency to protect home court and avoid another letdown. 2. Knicks’ Defensive Grit and Emotional Challenge New York’s comeback was built on tenacious defense and timely shot-making, but Game 2 presents a new challenge: can they repeat that emotional high, or will there be a letdown? The Knicks’ ability to limit Boston’s paint touches and force tough threes will be tested if the Celtics’ shooters heat up. The Knicks shot 46% from deep in Game 1-can they sustain that on the road? 3. Matchups and Adjustments Kristaps Porziņģis, quiet in Game 1, is probable to play and could be a difference-maker; he averaged 24.5 points against New York in the regular season. Derrick White’s shooting (5-of-16 from three in Game 1) and the Celtics’ ability to get Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum easier looks will be focal points. For New York, Brunson and Anunoby remain the engines, but Karl-Anthony Towns’ scoring (just 14 points in Game 1) and Bridges’ two-way play are X-factors. Betting and Trends GET UP TO $1,000 IN BONUS CASH WITH UNDERDOG🤑 https://www.vaultsportshq.com/preferr... Boston is a 10.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 211.5. The Celtics are 12-8 straight up and against the spread at home after a loss with Tatum in the lineup, and top-2 seeds down 0-1 at home in the playoffs are 23-8 SU, 21-10 ATS in Game 2. The Knicks are just 26-28-1 ATS after a win this season, while Boston has been dominant in bounce-back spots. What to Watch For Celtics Three-Point Shooting: Expect a concerted effort to generate better looks and more balance between drives and perimeter shots. Knicks’ Response: Can New York maintain their defensive intensity and hot shooting, or will Boston’s desperation and crowd energy overwhelm them? Porziņģis’ Impact: If he returns to form, Boston’s offense could look dramatically different. Bench Contributions: Players like Payton Pritchard and Al Horford need to step up for Boston, while the Knicks will look for more from their supporting cast.