Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs Celtics, Game Five, May 14, 2025
Briefly

The New York Knicks are on the verge of reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for only the third time in 25 years, facing the Boston Celtics. After a challenging series in which they've spent only a fraction of the time leading, they are aiming for victory after remarkable comebacks. The Knicks' dominance in the fourth quarter contributes significantly to their success. Historically, teams down 3-1 have a low chance of recovery, making this a critical moment for the Knicks, who have a past incident of losing a similar lead in 1997.
The Knicks are one game away from the Eastern Conference Finals, having secured impressive comebacks against the Celtics despite leading only 12.65% of the series.
Historically, only 4.5% of teams that were down 3-1 have come back to win, heightening the stakes for the Knicks as they approach this rare opportunity.
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