Knicks Defy History, Take 2-0 Lead Over Celtics; Towns Warns ‘Nothing is Guaranteed’

Stunning Upset: Knicks Dominate Celtics in First Two Games

The New York Knicks have pulled off a historical upset, becoming one of only six teams to win the first two games of an NBA playoff series on the road while facing a 2-0 deficit.

With victories in Games 1 and 2, the Knicks have set themselves up to potentially clinch the series at home. However, they warn that the job is far from done.

Towns Reflects on Past Glory, Emphasizes Urgency

“We left for us to 2-2,”Karl-Anthony Towns reflected on a similar series last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets.

“You can’t take anything for granted… We must evolve at a high level. You can’t let Boston take 20 points ahead and hope to come back and win. We have to play better and shoot,” Towns stressed.

Knicks Cautious, Celtics Not Yet Defeated

The Knicks understand that their two wins were hard-fought, with the Celtics twice holding 20-point leads. They acknowledge that the series could swing back in Boston’s favor at any moment.

“Our mentality is that there are 0-0… The most important thing is to know what will be necessary to win this Game 3,” Jalen Brunson and Tom Thibodeau emphasized.

Celtics’ Resilience a Concern for Knicks

The Celtics have shown resilience throughout the playoffs, coming back from significant deficits to win games. This trend, known as “The elastic effect,” poses a threat to the Knicks’ lead.

“We did not gain the right to take advantage of the moment… We know that we cannot relax, at no time,” Towns affirmed.

Did you know?

Surprisingly, the Knicks have beaten the Celtics in only two of their 18 previous playoff series.

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