New York Knicks Achieve Wild Feat Not Seen in the Last 25 Seasons After Game 2 Win Vs. Boston Celtics 4 New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

New York Knicks Achieve Wild Feat Not Seen in the Last 25 Seasons After Game 2 Win Vs. Boston Celtics

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated May 8, 2025 8:17 AM ET

The New York Knicks made history during last night’s 91-90 Game 2 stunner against the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, at TD Garden.

Just like in Game 1, the New York Knicks erased a seemingly unassailable deficit by kicking things up a notch in the final period, with Mikal Bridges securing the victory with a defensive stop in the final possession.

According to Opta Stats, the New York Knicks are the only team in the last 25 seasons to stage a successful comeback from a 20-point deficit in back-to-back road games (regular season or playoffs).

New York Knicks Achieve Wild Feat Not Seen in the Last 25 Seasons After Game 2 Win Vs. Boston Celtics 5 Dec 5, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) react during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Josh Hart led the team with 23 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks on 9-for-15 shooting from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson had 21 and 17 points. Mikal Bridges scored all his 14 points in the fourth period.

New York Knicks News: Karl-Anthony Towns stays even-keeled after going up 2-0

The New York Knicks are poised to win the series, as they will return to Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 lead. However, Karl-Anthony Towns believes their job is far from finished.

NBA News: New York Knicks Could Trade For Kevin Durant This Summer, Insider Predicts 3 Dec 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward OG Anunoby (8) react after a three point basket by center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to clinch a win over the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

“It means we’re up two-zip. It doesn’t really mean anything,” Towns said via SNY TV. “We can’t take anything for granted.”

“This team, it’s just special. The guys in here, we stay connected, even through the bad,” he continued. “We just never quit. We truly play to the last horn. We leave it all on the court and let the result be what it is.”