Heroes, zeros and more from the Knicks’ 127-102 Game 5 loss to the Celtics at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday night:
Hero
The Knicks lost Derrick White on countless possessions, and he erupted for 34 points. He went 7-for-13 from 3-point range — and only took two non 3-pointers.
Zero
OG Anunoby has had too many of these no-shows this postseason. He finished with just six points on rough 1-for-12 shooting from the field and struggled to contain Jaylen Brown on the defensive end.
OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round Two Game Five of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2025 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NBAE via Getty Images
OG Anunoby struggled in Wednesday’s Game 5 loss. Charles Wenzelberg/New York PostUnsung hero
Jaylen Brown elevated without his partner in crime Jayson Tatum, carrying more of the scoring load. He finished with 26 points, 12 of which came in the second quarter, when the Celtics overcame a nine-point deficit.
Key stat
60 Points combined for White and Brown — 47.2 percent of the Celtics’ total.
Quote
“They came out with a sense of urgency that we need.”
— Jalen Brunson
