Knicks Rally Again to Stun Celtics in Game 1 Overtime Thriller

Knicks Rally Again to Stun Celtics in Game 1 Overtime Thriller

The New York Knicks have made comeback victories their postseason trademark—and they did it again in dramatic fashion.

For the fourth time in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Knicks overcame a fourth-quarter deficit, this time rallying to defeat the Boston Celtics 108-105 in overtime in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series at TD Garden.

The Celtics struggled with poor shooting all night, but their offensive woes worsened in the second half as they missed shot after shot. The Knicks capitalized, crashing the boards and pushing the pace to generate fast-break opportunities and open looks.

With this gritty road win, New York takes an early 1-0 lead in the series and continues its reputation as one of the most resilient teams of the postseason.

New York Knicks Game 1 Player Stats

Starters:

• Jalen Brunson: 29 points, 5-of-9 3PT, 6 assists, +2 in 44 minutes
• Mikal Bridges: 8 points, 3 steals, 2-of-5 3PT, +3 in 51 minutes
• OG Anunoby: 29 points, 6-of-11 3PT, 3 rebounds, -1 in 46 minutes
• Karl-Anthony Towns: 14 points, 13 rebounds, 6-of-13 FG, +8 in 31 minutes
• Josh Hart: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, +5 in 45 minutes

Bench Highlights:

• Miles McBride: 11 points, 3-of-6 3PT in 19 minutes
• Mitchell Robinson: 3 points, 7 rebounds, +13 in 21 minutes
• Other bench players: Combined 0 points on 0-of-3 shooting

Team Totals:

• FG: 37-87 (42.5%)
• 3PT: 17-37 (45.9%)
• FT: 17-31 (54.8%)
• Rebounds: 49 (12 OREB, 37 DREB)
• Assists: 19
• Steals: 10
• Blocks: 2
• Turnovers: 12
• Points: 108

Boston Celtics Game 1 Player Stats

Starters:

• Jayson Tatum: 23 points, 16 rebounds, 7-of-23 FG, -5 in 44 minutes
• Jaylen Brown: 23 points, 8-of-10 FT, 7 rebounds, +1 in 45 minutes
• Derrick White: 19 points, 5-of-16 3PT, 11 rebounds
• Jrue Holiday: 16 points, 6 rebounds, +2 in 39 minutes
• Kristaps Porzingis: 0 points, 0-of-4 FG in 13 minutes

Bench Highlights:

• Payton Pritchard: 13 points, 3-of-6 FG, +1 in 24 minutes
• Al Horford: 7 points, 7 rebounds, +0 in 34 minutes
• Luke Kornet: 4 points, 5 rebounds in 17 minutes
• Others: Combined 0 points

Team Totals:



• FG: 34-97 (35.1%)
• 3PT: 15-60 (25.0%)
• FT: 22-26 (84.6%)
• Rebounds: 59 (19 OREB, 40 DREB)
• Assists: 18
• Steals: 4
• Blocks: 5
• Turnovers: 13
• Points: 105