Celtics and Timberwolves Bounce Back, Take Series Leads

Boston Celtics Defeat Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves Top Warriors

The Boston Celtics turned the tables on the New York Knicks with a resounding victory at Madison Square Garden, while the Minnesota Timberwolves bested the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling game. Both teams now lead their respective series 2-1.

Celtics Shine in NYC, Take Control of East Semis

The Boston Celtics recovered from two home losses to hand the New York Knicks their first defeat at Madison Square Garden in the playoffs, winning 115-93. With this victory, the Celtics have taken a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The Celtics dashed the Knicks’ hopes for a dominating home stand with an impressive performance that featured a staggering 20 triples, shooting with 50% accuracy from beyond the arc. They led by 31 points at the end of the third quarter and never looked back.

Celtics’ Stars Shine; Knicks Struggle from Deep

• Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 23 points, including five triples.
• Jayson Tatum contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, hitting five triples.
• Jaylen Brown (19 points), Derrick White (17 points), and Al Horford (15 points) also played significant roles.
• The Knicks were ice-cold from beyond the arc, shooting only 20% (5/25) and scoring just 39 points in the second half.
• Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 27 points, but the rest of the team combined for just 66 points.

Timberwolves Outlast Warriors in Drama-Filled Matchup

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured their second win of the series against the Golden State Warriors, prevailing 102-97 in a hard-fought game. With the victory, the Timberwolves have seized a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.

The Timberwolves trailed for most of the game before mounting a comeback in the fourth quarter, fueled by a stellar performance from Anthony Edwards and a triple-double from Julius Randle.

Edwards and Randle Spark Wolves’ Comeback

• Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, including 13 of 28 from the field, to lead the Timberwolves.
• Julius Randle notched the first playoff triple-double of his career with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists.
• Draymond Green’s early exit due to foul trouble and Jonathan Kuminga’s spirited play off the bench helped the Warriors stay competitive.
• Jimmy Butler scored 33 points for the Warriors, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Timberwolves’ late-game surge.

“It was a tough one, but we found a way to get it done,” said Minnesota coach Chris Finch. “Our guys showed a lot of heart and resilience down the stretch.”