In the weak-side corner, Ethan caught the pass and immediately swung it again, sending it up to George.
Paul George caught the ball and started with a pump fake, successfully getting Tatum, who had switched onto him, into the air. Then he put the ball on the floor and drove into the paint.
After two strides brought him to a comfortable spot, he pulled up for a mid-range jumper.
The ball rolled smoothly off his fingertips.
Clang!!
The sharp sound of the ball striking iron rang out.
Unfortunately, the shot that should have been a sure thing missed, bouncing off the rim.
Fortunately, Chen's outstanding rebounding ability came into play.
He appeared in exactly the right spot at the first opportunity, then leaped up and stretched out his long arm, snatching another precious offensive rebound right in front of Porzingis.
After landing, he quickly turned and moved toward the perimeter. Once he drew the Celtics' defensive attention, he whipped a forceful one-handed no-look pass straight back into Paul George's hands.
George had retreated beyond the three-point line near the sideline. He caught the pass cleanly, then rose for another shot.
This time, he did not miss. He made the most of the opportunity.
The ball slipped smoothly off his fingertips and swished through the net.
The New York Knicks took the lead again!
On the first possession out of the timeout, the Twin Stars combined for a brilliant second-chance play and knocked down a three.
Then all five Knicks turned together in perfect sync, quickly retreating to their own half to set up their defense.
It was the Celtics' turn to attack again.
White dribbled across half court, then passed to Holiday near the logo.
After catching the ball, Holiday moved slowly toward the sideline before handing it off to