Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and NBA Playoffs
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Many at ESPN haven't exactly had the most faith in the New York Knicks this postseason, including Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem. So naturally, many Knicks fan
Perkins has long been touting the Thunder as the best team in the NBA, and after their dominating regular season, it's hard to argue with that. However, the Knicks, compared to OKC at least, have cruised through the postseason and are poised to have plenty of rest before the Conference Finals kick off.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum left Monday's Game 3 against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a foot or ankle injury. He was assisted off the court by trainers and taken through the Madison Square Garden tables in a wheelchair.
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Despite being knocked out of the playoffs in the first round for the third consecutive season, Antetokounmpo is still at the top of his game. He averaged 30.9 points per game in the regular season and looked even better in the playoffs, averaging 33 points and 15.4 rebounds per game.
Over the first two games of the second-round series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, there were major concerns regarding the defending champions.
The Celtics have elected to intentionally foul Mitchell Robinson in every game of the East semifinals thus far, leading to both teams needing to change up their tactics.