The Knicks came from 20 points down to force overtime and beat the Celtics, who had a terrible night from 3-point land, in Game 1 of their series.

The Boston Celtics did not exactly have an auspicious start to their 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series against the New York Knicks, dropping Game 1 of the series 108-105 in overtime on Monday (May 5) night to fall to 0-1 in the East Semis.

On the Knicks' side, head coach Tom Thibodeau continued to lean heavily on his starters. Mikal Bridges played 51-of-53 total minutes, though he was the only starter not to score in double figures, finishing with eight points. OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson led New York with 29 points apiece, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart each contributed 14.