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.
Draymond Green fouled out in the fourth quarter while Anthony Edwards came away with 36 points, four rebounds and four assists.
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.