The New York Knicks have emerged as a formidable fourth-quarter team during the NBA Playoffs, successfully overcoming significant deficits. Against the Detroit Pistons, and now the Boston Celtics, the Knicks have displayed resilience, including two impressive 20-point comebacks, currently leading the series 2-0. Jalen Brunson, often the late-game hero, received crucial support from Mikal Bridges, who notably scored all 14 of his points in the fourth quarter to seal a recent victory.

Defensively, the Knicks have stifled the Celtics, limiting them to a mere 20% shooting from the floor in the fourth quarter of Game 2, including a stretch where Boston couldn't hit a single field goal for crucial minutes. Coach Tom Thibodeau's strategies, particularly in countering star Jaylen Brown, have proven effective, as evidenced by Brown's six turnovers. With contributions from Josh Hart and clutch performances from Bridges, the Knicks seem poised to continue their playoff success, potentially wrapping up the series swiftly.