Knicks Take 3-1 Series Lead
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Derrick White scored a game-high 34 points and the Boston Celtics extended their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks 127-102 on Wednesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 heading into Friday's Game 6 in New York.
The Boston Celtics, playing without star Jayson Tatum, forced a Game 6 with a 127-102 win over the New York Knicks. Game 6 is Friday.
Lots of teams have rallied in the first game after a devastating injury. The Celtics' challenge will be summoning the same emotion in Game 6.