Celtics 'a little bit off' but calm after historically bad 3-pt shooting night

espn.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

"Why did the Boston Celtics take so many 3-pointers in Game 1 against the Knicks? The team's strategy backfired as they missed 45 of their 60 attempts from beyond the arc, allowing the Knicks to rally for a thrilling overtime victory. With 15 attempts but just one make, the Celtics struggled to find rhythm despite having plenty of open looks. The Knicks' ability to capitalize on Celtics' missed shots highlighted how the Celtics' reliance on threes led them into costly defensive stretches and provided easy baskets for their opponents."