Knicks, OG Anunoby and Celtics
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Years of maneuvering, trades, signings and extensions have put New York in position to make a run this season.
New York, 52 years since their last NBA title, are now one game away from ending defending champion the Celtics’ season.
BOSTON — The equation is simple for the Knicks with OG Anunoby in the playoffs. Between last year and this year, the Knicks are a perfect 8-0 in postseason games when Anunoby attempts 14 or more field goals. Conversely, they are 4-8 in games when he attempts 13 or fewer field goals.
Jalen Brunson duels with Jayson Tatum before the Knicks' duo of Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby shine down the stretch.
Both Mazzulla and Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau pointed to the lack of Celtics turnovers preventing easy transition points for Anunoby. The Celtics committed just eight turnovers, and the Knicks had just eight fast break points.
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