The New York Knicks defied the odds Monday at TD Garden, coming back from a 20-point deficit and outlasting the Boston Celtics 108-105 in overtime of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks went on a 25-9 second-half run to cut the Celtics’ lead to four points with roughly 9 minutes left to play.

On the Knicks' side, head coach Tom Thibodeau continued to lean heavily on his starters. Mikal Bridges played 51-of-53 total minutes, though he was the only starter not to score in double figures, finishing with eight points. OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson led New York with 29 points apiece, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart each contributed 14.

For most of Game 1 of this Eastern Conference semifinal, the Celtics showed why they are both the defending NBA champions and the massive favorites to advance to the next round. Midway through the third quarter they had roared to a 20-point lead,