Hart got a triple-double in the key battle, the defending champion left the field with embarrassingly, the Knicks entered the Eastern Conference Final again

The second round of the Eastern Conference continued in the playoffs. The defending champion Celtics struggled to save a game after Tatum's Achilles tendon ruptured, and fell behind 2-3 in total. This game is still their life-and-death battle. If they lose again in this game, they will be completely eliminated. In the end, in the absence of Tatum, the defending champion left the field with embarrassment.

The Celtics' offensive performance in the first half of this game was very bad, with White, Holiday and Porzingis making a total of 3 of 18 shots and 1 of 7 three-pointers. The hit rate in the first quarter still reached 30%, and the second quarter directly dropped to 10%. Even so, the Celtics are still keen on outside projection.

Not only did there be problems with offense, but the Celtics were also very bad in defense. They only scored 37 points at the end of the half, while the Knicks scored 38 points in a single quarter. The Celtics were at most behind at halftime to 32 points.

Celtics starters: White, Holiday, Cornett, Brown, Horford. Knicks starters: Hart, Bridges, Anunobi, Brunson, Towns

Jaylen Brown broke through and rushed to open Brunson's jump shot, and was called for an offensive foul

massacre! Towns made Horford 2+1 again at the basket, and the Knicks led by nearly 40 points in the second quarter of the game. Brunson singled out Horford and scored a three-pointer and blew a kiss to celebrate.

The defending champion in the third quarter, fans cheered and celebrated Hart's triple-double in the playoffs

The Knicks made consecutive attacks, Brown scored consecutive points in the inside and outside shots, the Knicks scored points in multiple points, Brown continued to score points and responded strongly. In the last quarter, the Knicks scored another attack, and the Celtics were only 6 points behind in the first quarter.

In the first half of the quarter, the Knicks first shot a wave of Celtics 7-0. White hit the basket and stopped the bleeding. Then the Knicks made another 7-2 offensive. All the Celtics made a slap. The Knicks continued to attack strongly without any mercy. The game was beaten at the end of the half, and the Celtics were already 27 points behind.

Back in the second half, Anunobi continued to attack the Celtics inside, White responded with three-pointers in a row, the Knicks' 9-0 offensive made home fans excited, Horford tried to respond with three consecutive three-pointers, Brown left the court with six defensive fouls, Pritchard hit the basket continuously, and the Celtics entered the final quarter with a 35-point weakness. In the final quarter, the Celtics replaced the substitute, and the Knicks were still on the court. It was not until only 5 minutes left that Thibodeau replaced all the main players. At this time, PJ Tucker finally got the chance to play. In the end, the Knicks defeated the defending champion at home and won the game 119-81. Next, they will enter the Eastern Finals with the Pacers again.

In terms of data, the Knicks: Anunobi 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 breaks, 2 hats, Brunson 23 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, Bridges 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 hats, Towns 21 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assists, Hart 10 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, McBride 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assists, Achuva 6 points, 3 rebounds, Koluck 3 points, 1 rebound, Robinson 1 point, 4 rebounds, Payne 2 rebounds, 1 assist, Shamet 1 rebound

Celtics (2-4): Jaylen Brown 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, Prichard 11 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, Horford 10 points, 2 rebounds, White 8 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, Hauser 6 points, 3 rebounds, Cornet 5 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, Sherman 5 points, 2 rebounds, Pojin 4 points, 5 rebounds, Holiday 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Craig 3 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, Tillman 2 points, 3 rebounds, Kota 2 points, 1 rebound, Davidson 1 point, Walsh 1 rebound