Mazzulla, Brown and Horford all said that Boston didn't play up to its standard defensively. This is true, particularly in the second half. But both sides of the floor are connected, and Mazzulla pointed out that the Knicks were able to play with pace in part because of the Celtics' poor offensive execution.

The New York Knicks traded five first-round picks to acquire Mikal Bridges last summer. The deal has paid off with two game-ending defensive plays from Bridges to give the Knicks a shocking 2-0 series lead over the Boston Celtics.

Down by 14 points in the third quarter of Game 4, the Knicks came roaring back for another improbable, instant-classic victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics.