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NBA 2nd round. Knicks vs. Celtics. Game 3. We're going with a guest - minus handicap. Knicks have pulled off two completely unexpected wins. The first one was won by 3 points in overtime, the second was a clear victory. In both games, Boston struggled and wasted huge opportunities. I don't believe that Boston will be able to win on the road in any of the games, and it's important to do it in the first ones, otherwise it will be very difficult at 0-3. Boston has thrown 25 3-pointers out of 100 in the last two games against the Knicks😡 Yes, they have thrown 100 3-pointers in two games, which is an unbelievable number. I think they have learned their lessons and won't be throwing their stepback 3-pointers by Tatum, White, or Pritchard, and that alone will be enough to win by at least 5 points. Yes, there's no Porzingis and that's a significant factor, but the talent in Boston is undeniable, and as long as they don't make any foolish decisions like they did before, I believe they have this win. It will be difficult with the mentally sharp Knicks fans, but it could also add some pressure for the Knicks players themselves. Good luck.

Surprisingly, after losing the home game, Celtics now play away and like the Pacers and Cavs, I hope for the recovery of the Boston club. Celtics have already won some difficult games and I believe they won't lose for the third time. Knicks team can't keep up with Celtics for much longer. In this season, Celtics have won all 3 games against each other in the regular season, so I think it's time for them to win again.

If we don't have a place to retreat, Boston, losing today would mean the end of the series. They attacked the basket with very poor percentages in the first two games, it shouldn't always be like that, after all, they are a good team. They had a 20+ point lead in both games, but lost. Today I hope they will come having learned from their mistakes, focused and if they can get a lead, they won't let it slip away.

There is nowhere to run for Boston and even more necessary for Tatum to play strong as the series is currently tragic, with 7/23 and 5/19 shooting in the first two home games that the Celtics lost. If Boston loses tonight, they will be in a situation that no one has escaped from in NBA history. The Knicks have strong defenders in that position, but I believe JT is one of those players whose performance determines whether he will play well or not, and tonight I think his shooting percentage will be the highest and he will score over 30 points. The champions will definitely not fall so easily.

Well, New York won two away games, with Brunson and KAT in great form, Madison Square Garden will have a fantastic atmosphere, and in both matches they erased 20 point deficits, which means that they are not at all inferior to the opponents at the moment. Boston is dependent on long-range shots, very repetitive basketball, both games didn't work out and they lost. They might continue to struggle with their long-range shooting, while the Knicks play a more versatile style, with solid defense as well, especially at home. I think the upcoming game will be close.