A game of 113-121 made the defending champion fall, the top two in the Eastern Conference are both 1-3, and the probability of a comeback is only 4.5%

The Eastern Conference playoffs are really going to change!

With the Cavaliers defeating the Pacers 109-129 yesterday, the Celtics lost to the Knicks 113-121 today, and the regular season first and second in the Eastern Conference were in the same situation. In the playoff Eastern Conference semi-finals, they encountered the same embarrassment, and both fell behind 1-3 with a big score... The experiences of the two teams in the first four games were exactly the same, both losing two home games first, winning the third game, and losing in the fourth game!

On May 13, 2025, the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals continued, with a focus game in the G4 leg, the Celtics played against the Knicks away. For the defending champion, this is a game that cannot be afforded. If you have a score of 1-3, it means you have to win all the last three games, which is too difficult! At the beginning of the game, the Celtics showed determination to win, Tatum performed particularly well, and Derek White was not inferior. The two teamed up to launch an attack to help the Celtics get the lead in the game. In the first half, 62-51, the Celtics led by 11 points.

Technical statistics of the first half of both sides.

The main statistics of Celtic players.

The main statistics of Knicks players.

In the second half, Tatum still performed well, but most of his teammates could no longer keep up with the pace of the game. The Knicks started with the five tigers and scored the third quarter, filling the 11-point gap and taking the lead. In the fourth quarter, Tatum made a row of three-pointers, and was still very anxious at the end of the game. Tatum was injured and the Knicks harvested the game in a wave. Brunson, Bridges, Anunobi and others performed too hard. The Knicks completed the reversal while falling behind by 14 points at most. In the end, the whole game ended, and the Celtics lost to the Knicks 113-121 away. The Knicks' toughness is really strong, and the Knicks' mid-range shot is really unsolvable. The loss of Celtic rebounds and the defects in cooperation have caused most offenses to rely on singles by star players. Now that Tatum is injured, the Celtics are even worse.

The final technical statistics of both parties.

The final main statistics of Celtic players.

The final main statistics of Knicks players. The

series score reached 1-3, and encountered the same difficult problem as the first Cavalier in the East. The Eastern Conference is the first in the regular season, and the second in the Eastern Conference is on the verge of being eliminated 1-3 at the same time. Which of the two teams can perform a shocking reversal?

In the long NBA, there have been scenes of falling behind 1-3 in the playoffs many times, but there are only a handful of people who can escape! Despite this, many teams have created miracles, and James also has the magical experience of leading the Cavaliers to fall behind 1-3 in the finals and finally winning the championship! So far, in the history of NBA playoffs, there have been 288 series lag behind 1-3, of which 13 of them have completed major reversals, with the probability of reversal and turnover being only 4.5%, which is quite small. Teams that can create miracles need to be in a good time, place and people.

The first time in NBA history was behind 1-3, and the team that finally completed the reversal was the 1968 Celtics. The Eastern Conference Finals fell 1-3 and eventually reversed the 76ers.

The second time in NBA history was 1-3 behind, and the team that finally completed the reversal was the Lakers in 1970. The Suns were finally reversed 1-3 in the Western Conference semi-finals.

The third time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the 1979 Bullets. The Spurs were finally reversed 1-3 in the division final.

The fourth time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the Celtics in 1981, which fell 1-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals and eventually reversed the Sixers.

The fifth time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the Rockets in 1995, who fell 1-3 in the Western Conference semi-finals and finally reversed the Suns.

The team that fell behind 1-3 for the sixth time in NBA history, and finally completed the reversal was the Heat in 1997, who fell behind 1-3 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and eventually reversed the Knicks.

The team that fell behind 1-3 for the seventh time in NBA history, and finally completed the reversal was the Pistons in 2003, who fell behind 1-3 in the first round and eventually reversed the Magic.

The eighth time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the Suns in 2006, who fell 1-3 behind in the first round and eventually reversed the Lakers.

The ninth time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the Rockets in 2015, who fell 1-3 behind in the Western Conference semi-finals and finally reversed the Clippers.

The team that lagged 1-3 for the tenth time in NBA history, and the final reversal was the Warriors in 2016. The Thunder was finally reversed 1-3 in the Western Conference Finals.

The eleventh time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the Cavaliers in 2016, who fell 1-3 in the finals, and eventually reversed the Warriors, and James led the team to win the championship.

The twelfth time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the Nuggets, who fell 1-3 in the first round, and finally reversed the Jazz.

The thirteenth time in NBA history, the team that finally completed the reversal was the Nuggets in 2020, who fell 1-3 in the second round, and finally reversed the Clippers..

The Cavaliers and Celtics are now facing a miracle moment. Which team, the first in the East or the second in the East, can become the 14th team that has created a 1-3-departure to complete the reversal? Or both teams complete the reversal at the same time and become the 14th and 15th team that completes the reversal 1-3!

Now, opportunities and challenges have been handed over to the Cavaliers and the Celtics. Which team can be famous in history?