Apr 6, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Charles Barkley reacts in the second half in the semifinals of the 2019 men's Final Four between the Virginia Cavaliers and Auburn Tigers at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-Imagn Images Shanna Lockwood-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Was Wrong About The New York Knicks

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 8, 2025 2:23 AM ET

The New York Knicks went 0-4 against the Boston Celtics during the 2024-25 regular season.

However, they are suddenly up 2-0 on the Celtics during their second-round playoff series (after winning each of the first two games in Boston).

Via ESPN's Adam Schefter: "Knicks erase another 20-point deficit in Boston to go up 2-0 vs. the Celtics."

Knicks erase another 20-point deficit in Boston to go up 2-0 vs. the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/PDWzQJjruC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 8, 2025

Before the series began, Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley thought the Celtics would win in five games (or less).

Since the Knicks already have two wins, the series will go at least six games.

Barkley (via the NBA on TNT before the series): "The Celtics are going to beat the Knicks in probably five games. If that... The Knicks got a good team, don't get me wrong. They got a good team. The Celtics are just better."