The Celtics set an NBA playoff record with 45 missed 3-pointers in their shocking Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks. Boston led by as many as 20 points before the Knicks started clawing their way back. The Celtics' response to the Knicks' run? Keep chucking up threes.

With Mitchell Robinson shooting an abysmal 30% (7-of-23) from the free throw line during the Eastern Conference semifinals, Celtics head coach Mazzulla sees no reason to adjust his Hack-A-Mitch strategy that’s been going for the first three games of the series.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla discussed the approach and execution that allowed his team to come out on top in Game 3 for the 2024-25 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks.

Celtics fans at Boston's South Street Diner share mixed emotions about the team's playoff chances, debating strategies as Jayson Tatum's absence looms.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The 3s fell for Boston and so did the New York Knicks.

Robinson is an important piece for the Knicks, as he brings rim protection and defensive prowess to the team when healthy. He played stellar on-ball defense against Celtics wing Jayson Tatum in Game 2, forcing him baseline as he was chased off the top of the key, and eventually blocked by Mikal Bridges to seal a win.

Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday for a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.

If the Knicks have any shot at beating the Celtics in their 2025 NBA playoffs second-round series, here is what they have to do.