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Chris Thompson

Jayson Tatum attempts a three-pointer in Game 3.

Jayson Tatum shoots in Game 3

Celtics Flatten Knicks By Sticking To The Formula

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Tom Ley

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges blocks a shot by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum at the end of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden.

Yes, it happened again: Celtics head to New York down 2-0 to Knicks after giving up another 20-point lead

Mikal Bridges Is Making A Meal Of The Celtics’ Mess

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Albert Burneko

A four-square of Brian Windhorst talking, with a little Windy in the middle as well

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This Is So Stupid

Allowing For Various Metaphors

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Ray Ratto

Mikal Bridges celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs.

New York Knicks v Boston Celtics – Game One

The Knicks And Maple Leafs Are Refusing To Stick To The Script

Jayson Tatum holds up three fingers to celebrate making a three-pointer in a game in which the Celtics missed an NBA playoff–record 45 threes, and lost in overtime.

Jayson Tatum

The Celtics Will Just Keep Doing This Until We Are All Driven Insane

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates after making a three-point basket late during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 01, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons – Game Six

Jalen Brunson Got Away Clean

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