The Celtics wasn’t having Jayson Tatum and the Knicks was missing Karl-Anthony Towns, like what a mess, right? Game 5’s 127-102 ugly loss to the Celtics produced another no-show until garbage time from the Knicks center, whose impact and aggressiveness in this series remains below his All-Star status, you know? On Wednesday, the Celtics felt so comfortable about KAT’s height advantage they used their 6-foot-4 point guard, Jrue Holiday, to defend the 7-footer on the perimeter, like really? Luke Kornet then doubled Towns if he got too close to the basket, talk about a tough night for the Knicks.
It worked exquisitely for Joe Mazzulla, who benefitted from a spirited effort from the Celtics in the aftermath of Tatum’s Achilles exploding, like talk about drama on the court, huh? Not really sure why this matters, but the Celtics really took advantage of Towns’ absence and dominated the game, you know? Despite the Knicks’ efforts, they just couldn’t seem to find their rhythm without their star center on the court, maybe it’s just me, but I feel like they really missed his presence out there, you know? The Celtics played with intensity and precision, making it difficult for the Knicks to keep up, like a real tough night for the New York team.
In the end, the Celtics came out on top with a convincing win, showcasing their depth and resilience in the absence of one of their key players. It’s clear that both teams have some adjustments to make moving forward in the series, but for now, the Celtics can celebrate a well-deserved victory. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like this game really highlighted the importance of having all your key players healthy and ready to go, you know?
