In the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals G2, the Celtics continued to face the Knicks at home. In G1, the Celtics were reversed by the Knicks by 20 points in overtime and are currently trailing 0-1.

At the beginning of the game, both sides were slow to warm up, but the Celtics still established the initiative 9-2 in the first half. Then Jaylen Brown made consecutive strong shots to help the team open a double-digit lead. White and Pritchard threw in three consecutive three-pointers in the first quarter to lead by 11 points. In the second quarter, Towns made consecutive strong shots in the interior and scored 8 points to lead the team to bite the score, but Jaylen Brown responded strongly with double-digit shots in a single quarter, and Tatum still had no touch. The Green Army led by 9 points at halftime. In the second half, Tatum scored 5 points in a row with inside and outside shots. The two sides started a tug-of-war. Then the Celtics once again made a 9-0 lead of more than 20 points. The Knicks responded with an 8-0 run to catch up to 12 points. In the final quarter, the two sides continued to fight. Bridges finally recovered and scored 7 points in a row with mid-range and long-range shots, but Pritchard responded with three consecutive three-pointers. Then the Celtics suddenly lost power. Brunson led the Knicks to play steadily and directly overtook by 3 points with a 13-0 run. Tatum made 2 free throws and then broke through and dunked to overtake. Brunson made two free throws and overtook again. Bridges blocked and stole the ball from Tatum. In the end, the Knicks reversed the Celtics 91-90 and led 2-0.

Data of both sides

Knicks (2-0): Hart 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, Towns 21 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, Brunson 17 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, Bridges 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, Robinson 6 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, Anunoby 5 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals, McBride 5 points, 1 assist, Payne 1 assist

Celtics (0-2): White 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, Jaylen Brown 20 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, Tatum 13 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, Holiday 10 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, Pritchard 9 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Porzi 8 points, 4 rebounds, Cornet 6 points, 8 rebounds, Horford 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals