The Boston Celtics returned home on the brink of elimination from the 2024-25 playoffs. Jayson Tatum’s injury had the national media already penning a Celtics obituary. However, the resilient Celtics survived in a scrappy, forceful and determined performance to force a Game 6 at Madison Square Garden and shift the weight of expectation back upon the Knicks with a massive 127-102 win.
With 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 massive blocks, Luke Kornet was dominant in this one, as was Jaylen Brown, who had 26 points and 11 assists (a career high in assists). Derrick White led the C’s in scoring with 32 points, and Boston dominated the second half after the scores were level at the break.