Knicks Stun Stroth Celtics again, take 2-0 advance; Thunder accelerator nuggets; PSG reaches the Champions League final

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🏀 Hello everyone, but above all to …

New York Knicks

Stunning. Shocking. Monumental. Gorgeous. Choose any adjective that you like, whatever the crossing of the unexpected and the glorious, and that's what Knicks Delivered again. For the second consecutive match, New York has overcome a 20 -point deficit to upset Celtics In Boston, this time by a score of 91-90.

There are many reasons for these returns, but it comes down to a few things: in times of crisis, the Knicks have Jalen Brunson on offense And Mikal Bridges And OG Anunoby in defense.

The Knicks are the first team of the era of the game per game (since 1996-1997) to have 20 points feedback in consecutive playoffs on the road.

• New York was down 16, 84-68, after a Payton Pritchard 3 with 8:40 on the left. The Celtics would then miss their next 13 shots during the eight minutes and more. At that time, they dragged, 89-88.
• Jayson Tatum finally ended the drought, blowing by Mitchell Robinson For a green light dunk with 18.1 seconds to play, but Jrue Holiday Poured Brunson on the possession that followed. The two Francs of Brunson launches gave New York an advantage of 91-90.
• Tatum had the ball again in his hands, but this time, he could not exceed Robinson, who obtained great defense aid, first of Anunoby then, at the last moment, of Bridges, which provided the flight of the game for the second consecutive match.
• Brunson scored nine of his 17 points in the fourth quarter. Josh Hart finished with 23 points, and Cities of Karl-Anthony had 21 points and 17 rebounds.

The offensive goes and goes, but the The effort never flickersWrites James Herbert.

Afterwards, the Thunder finally restored a semblance of order, passing in front of the Nuggets149-106, in their series and become the first home team to win in this Tour. Oklahoma City equaled a record in the playoff series with 87 points in the first half and never looked back. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Had 34 points on the shot of 11 for 13.

😃 Honorable mentions

🏀 And not so good morning for …

The Boston Celtics

I told you not to expect another record for qualifiers 45 missed 3s of the Celtics, and I was right. The only problem? The Celtics pulled a miserable 10 for 40 of Deep, the same rate (25%) as in match 1.

We can indeed copy and stick a lot of problems of this game in this one: They built a big lead, and their attack collapsed, stagnant and sloppy.

Tatum finished with a meager 13 points on a 5 shot for 19. Jaylen Brown had 20 points, but on the shooting of 8 for 23. The only player to make at least half of his shots of 3 was Kristaps PorzingisWho made the only 3 he took but do not seem healthy; He only played 14 minutes.

We can get the offensive everything we want. There is a lot of trouble. But the Celtics also lack only tons of large opening plans. There is an incredibly easy correction -and simultaneously incredibly difficult -: do them. We will see if Boston can do it in time to save his season.

😔 Not so honorable mentions

🏈 George Pickens exchanged with cowboys: why Dallas has won the job, what is the next step

When Jerry Jones said before the roast, he had Major professions in progress And then the draft came and came, we wondered if he was bluffing.

It turns out that it took a little time. THE Cowboys acquired George Pickens (and a choice of sixth round in 2027) among the Aceurs For a choice of third round in 2026 and a choice of fifth round in 2027.

But Dallas still goes out in Jordan Dajani commercial grades.

• Dajani: “”Cowboys: A- | At 6 feet 3 inches, 200 pounds, Pickens is a threat of legitimate perimeter which should have Dak Prescott dizzy. He will open things for Ceedee lamband vice versa. On paper, the cowboys have just created one of the best large receptor in the league. “”

I agree with Jordan here. Since Pickens entered the league in 2022, only Tyreek Hill And Justin Jefferson have more captures than Pickett on Lance 20 meters or further down the field, and only Amon-Ra St. Brown has more captures than lamb on a lance of 20 meters or less At the bottom of the field.

After a year of decline, Dallas must return to the playoffsWrites Jeff Kerr, and this, on paper, is a huge step in the right direction. There is still work to be done, however, Tyler Sullivan writes.

Then there is the side of the Steelers. Pittsburgh has acquired DK MetcalfBut if you have not heard, the quarter-Arrière remains a big question. Aaron Rodgers has still not signed with the team, and an owner of the Steelers minority said This remains a complex problem. Rodgers probably was not surprised by The Pickens agreement, but the Steelers now have work to be done to improve their bodies to attract passes. Keenan Allen And Other notable names are availableand Pittsburgh would be Interested in an old friend Rodgers. (It seems familiar, Plane fans?)

Pickens' Tenure at Pittsburgh – a bit like Pickens in general – proven a frustrating mixed bagWrites Bryan Deardo.

• Cherdo: “Some of the risks that the Steelers have taken have turned more frequently than the other teams, in particular to the position of the receiver. Although the will of the Steelers to give the players character problems a chance is admirable, it is also a considerable risk which deserves to question and even to criticize when it does not work.”

🏀 Stephen curry out several games with tension in the hamstrings

Stephen Curry East should miss several games – at least a week, in fact – due to the pressure of the hamstrings he suffered in match 1, that the Warriors won 99-88 on the Timberwolves.

If Curry is missing a week from Wednesday's announcement, match 2 (tonight), match 3 (Saturday), match 4 (Monday) and match 5 (Wednesday). Three days off between match 5 and match 6.

Since Curry joined the Warriors in 2009, they have a 9-3 sheet in the playoffs without him, and as game 1 showed, Golden State can survive if he cannot play. Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler And Draymond Green All had big games and the defense of the Warriors appeared importantly. This defense will have to keep shiningIsabel Gonzalez writes.

On the other side, Chris Finch contested Anthony Edwards has “Set the tone” After a dull game 1.

Finally, The two coaches are not satisfied with the arbitration. What a surprise!

⚽ PSG BAT Arsenal, in the UEFA Champions League final

THE UEFA Champions League final is defined: PSG will face Between After defeating Arsenal2-1, in the second stage and, 3-1, in aggregate.

The bets entered with an advance of 1-0 and obtained goals from Fabian Ruiz And Achraf Hakimi To put things out of reach before Bukayo Saka Finally, put one in front of a formidable Gianluigi Donarumma To put the artillerymen on the table.

PSG has never won the competition (Inter has three times) but perhaps the bets are too young to find out better, notes Chuck Booth.

• Stand: “Young people can be considered a drawback, but for players as Desire Doue And Joao NevesThey do not have the weight of the history of PSG on them. “”

Here is Pardeep Cattry's Early keys At the final of May 31 and Francesco Porzio Ode in San Siro during a magical night.

📺 What we look at Thursday

🏒 Capitals hurricanes (hurricanes lead 1-0)7 p.m. on espn
🏀 Warriors in Timberwolves (the warriors lead 1-0)8:30 p.m. on TNT / TRUTV
🏒 Oilers in Golden Knights (the Oilers lead 1-0)9:30 p.m. on ESPN