The Boston Celtics fought to stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a commanding 127-102 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5. Derrick White shone with 34 points and seven 3-pointers, contributing to the Celtics' remarkable total of 22 3-pointers. This marked their first win of the series without injured star Jayson Tatum. Despite trailing at times, Boston's late surge saw them capitalize effectively, and they aim to join an elite group of teams that have come back from a 3-1 deficit in NBA playoffs history.
Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks.
The Celtics connected on 22 3-pointers to post their first home victory of the series and first without Jayson Tatum following his season-ending Achilles tendon injury.
Boston trailed by nine points in the first half but closed the third quarter on a 23-9 run and took a 91-76 lead to the fourth.
The Celtics are looking to become just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit in 294 attempts.
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