The New York Knicks stunned fans with their Game 4 comeback victory, but some are still hesitant to shower them with praise.
The situation grew even more dire for the Boston Celtics when they squandered yet another double-digit lead, putting them in a precarious 3-1 hole in the series.
As the action shifts back to TD Garden for a critical Game 5, the Boston crowd will undoubtedly create a hostile environment for the Knicks.
If the Celtics can protect their home court and force a Game 6 at Madison Square Garden, the series dynamics could shift dramatically.
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst believes such a turnaround remains within reach.
“I’m not giving this series to the Knicks just yet, and that’s not a commentary on the Knicks. That’s a commentary on the Celtics. They were eight and two this year when Jayson Tatum didn’t play. They are loaded at the top end of their talent on their roster.” Windhorst said.
“First off, I am not giving this series to the Knicks just yet.”@WindhorstESPN says he’s not counting the Celtics out 💪 pic.twitter.com/fHrxIXngIM
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Windhorst suggests the Boston Celtics could potentially push this series to a decisive Game 7 on their home floor, though he acknowledges the significant challenge ahead.
He points to an interesting pattern in Boston’s season where they often perform better when expectations are lowest and struggle when confidence runs high.
With most NBA analysts already counting them out, Windhorst expects a fierce response from the Celtics.
However, lingering concerns about Jayson Tatum’s physical condition remain a major question mark hanging over any comeback aspirations.
The analyst’s perspective has sparked considerable online debate, with many fans noting Windhorst seems reluctant to acknowledge Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks’ achievements.
Still, if the tradeoff for limited praise means advancing to the NBA Finals, New York fans would gladly accept those terms.
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