The Knicks hung on for an improbable Game 1 win after trailing the Celtics by 20 points with just over 17 minutes remaining in regulation.

Mikal Bridges was struggling through a nightmarish night, but was pivotal in overtime. He blocked a shot, had a steal that led to an-and-1 dunk by Anunoby to give the Knicks a 3-point lead and hit a clutch 3-pointer to give them a six-point lead.

And once the game was close, the Knicks' defense got it done. MORE: Celtics set playoff record nobody wants for missing 3-pointers. It's best summed up by Tatum's stats. In the fo