GT: Celtics @ Knicks, Game 3 Saturday 3:30pm ET

[Enzo954]

[NYKinMIA]

Refs assignments for this game?

Reggie Miller, Michael Jordan and Richard Jefferson.

[TKKnicks1]

Sounding like a man who has earned some job security. I'm still on the fence but run it back old man! You've done a much better job so far in the playoffs.

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[thebuzzardman]

I should take a shot for every time KAT shoots a 3.

Why watch the game sober?

[thebuzzardman]

good morning, believers.

today’s guard hour might have nova pope tap in with a blessing and forgiveness of sins.

we will need it. for hell on earth is upon us.

We’re going to need the pope to undo Donte’s excommunication this offseason

[thebuzzardman]

Brunson going to score 35+ today

[Clyde_Style]

[Capn'O]

LET'S GO LET'S GO LET'S GO!!!

[ReggiesKnicks]

The Pope purging Boston due their not-so-catholic Catholic Priests from the past 300 years.

[Clyde_Style]

The Pope purging Boston due their not-so-catholic Catholic Priests from the past 300 years.

Pope was overheard saying under their breath "Fck Boston"

[Capn'O]

This one is a must win for Celtics, Knicks can afford to lose one of these next two so not as important for the Knicks.

It's funny the Cs are framing it as a must win for us. Like, you're the ones who'd be down 3-0. I'd take a W though.

Uphill battle for them though. They haven't been able to contend with our Mitch lineups yet.

[stuporman]

I asked AI and this is what it told me...

"In NBA playoff history, across all rounds, there have been 463 series where a team took a 2-0 lead. Of those, only 34 teams have come back from an 0-2 deficit to win the series, resulting in a 7.3% success rate.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)

For series specifically **after the opening round** (i.e., Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals), the data is more limited but still insightful. According to a post on X, in the Conference Semifinals alone, there have been 117 instances of a team going down 0-2, with only 8 teams coming back to win, yielding a 6.8% success rate. Additionally, broader data from recent analyses indicates that comebacks from 0-2 deficits in later rounds are rare, with notable examples including the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and the 2024 Indiana Pacers in the Conference Semifinals.

While exact numbers for all post-opening round series combined (Semifinals, Finals, and Conference Finals) are not explicitly detailed in the sources, the general trend suggests a slightly lower probability than the overall 7.3% due to the increased competitiveness in later rounds. Based on the Conference Semifinals data (6.8%) and the rarity of such comebacks in the Finals (only 5 instances in history, per), a reasonable estimate for series after the opening round would be approximately **6-7%**.

Thus, the percentage of NBA playoff series after the opening round where a team has come back from a 2-0 deficit to win is likely around **6-7%**. For a precise figure, further data on Conference Finals and Finals would be needed, but this range aligns with available evidence.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)"

[Clyde_Style]

I asked AI and this is what it told me...

"In NBA playoff history, across all rounds, there have been 463 series where a team took a 2-0 lead. Of those, only 34 teams have come back from an 0-2 deficit to win the series, resulting in a 7.3% success rate.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)

For series specifically **after the opening round** (i.e., Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals), the data is more limited but still insightful. According to a post on X, in the Conference Semifinals alone, there have been 117 instances of a team going down 0-2, with only 8 teams coming back to win, yielding a 6.8% success rate. Additionally, broader data from recent analyses indicates that comebacks from 0-2 deficits in later rounds are rare, with notable examples including the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and the 2024 Indiana Pacers in the Conference Semifinals.

While exact numbers for all post-opening round series combined (Semifinals, Finals, and Conference Finals) are not explicitly detailed in the sources, the general trend suggests a slightly lower probability than the overall 7.3% due to the increased competitiveness in later rounds. Based on the Conference Semifinals data (6.8%) and the rarity of such comebacks in the Finals (only 5 instances in history, per), a reasonable estimate for series after the opening round would be approximately **6-7%**.

Thus, the percentage of NBA playoff series after the opening round where a team has come back from a 2-0 deficit to win is likely around **6-7%**. For a precise figure, further data on Conference Finals and Finals would be needed, but this range aligns with available evidence.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)"

How many came back after losing the first two games on their own home court is what I'd like to know.

[Iron Mantis]

Refs assignments for this game?

Nice choices by Silver. This should be a very fair and evenly officiated game.

[Clyde_Style]

This one is a must win for Celtics, Knicks can afford to lose one of these next two so not as important for the Knicks.

It's funny the Cs are framing it as a must win for us. Like, you're the ones who'd be down 3-0. I'd take a W though.

Uphill battle for them though. They haven't been able to contend with our Mitch lineups yet.

I find the line of reasoning that this is a must win for the Knicks to be so stupid it's offensive.

Chuck and Shaq leaned in hard on this idea like the big idiots they are. It's like they have marching orders to stroke Boston.

The media is full of shills who have $35,000 a month mortgage payments to make. Fk Em all aside from Perk.

[NoDopeOnSundays]

[TKKnicks1]

I asked AI and this is what it told me...

"In NBA playoff history, across all rounds, there have been 463 series where a team took a 2-0 lead. Of those, only 34 teams have come back from an 0-2 deficit to win the series, resulting in a 7.3% success rate.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)

For series specifically **after the opening round** (i.e., Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals), the data is more limited but still insightful. According to a post on X, in the Conference Semifinals alone, there have been 117 instances of a team going down 0-2, with only 8 teams coming back to win, yielding a 6.8% success rate. Additionally, broader data from recent analyses indicates that comebacks from 0-2 deficits in later rounds are rare, with notable examples including the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and the 2024 Indiana Pacers in the Conference Semifinals.

While exact numbers for all post-opening round series combined (Semifinals, Finals, and Conference Finals) are not explicitly detailed in the sources, the general trend suggests a slightly lower probability than the overall 7.3% due to the increased competitiveness in later rounds. Based on the Conference Semifinals data (6.8%) and the rarity of such comebacks in the Finals (only 5 instances in history, per), a reasonable estimate for series after the opening round would be approximately **6-7%**.

Thus, the percentage of NBA playoff series after the opening round where a team has come back from a 2-0 deficit to win is likely around **6-7%**. For a precise figure, further data on Conference Finals and Finals would be needed, but this range aligns with available evidence.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)"

According to ESPN analytics we had a 0.015% of winning games 1 and 2. I believe they said it was a 6500 to 1 odd. More likely to draw 4 of a kind in a 5 hand game of poker. So ya historical statistics are awesome to look at but don't mean jack.

[Capn'O]

This one is a must win for Celtics, Knicks can afford to lose one of these next two so not as important for the Knicks.

It's funny the Cs are framing it as a must win for us. Like, you're the ones who'd be down 3-0. I'd take a W though.

Uphill battle for them though. They haven't been able to contend with our Mitch lineups yet.

I find the line of reasoning that this is a must win for the Knicks to be so stupid it's offensive.

Chuck and Shaq leaned in hard on this idea like the big idiots they are. It's like they have marching orders to stroke Boston.

The media is full of shills who have $35,000 a month mortgage payments to make. Fk Em all aside from Perk.

It's totally offensive.

Have they not seen what we've done in close games?

[Buttah304]

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My anthem driving right now

[stuporman]

I asked AI and this is what it told me...

"In NBA playoff history, across all rounds, there have been 463 series where a team took a 2-0 lead. Of those, only 34 teams have come back from an 0-2 deficit to win the series, resulting in a 7.3% success rate.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)

For series specifically **after the opening round** (i.e., Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals), the data is more limited but still insightful. According to a post on X, in the Conference Semifinals alone, there have been 117 instances of a team going down 0-2, with only 8 teams coming back to win, yielding a 6.8% success rate. Additionally, broader data from recent analyses indicates that comebacks from 0-2 deficits in later rounds are rare, with notable examples including the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and the 2024 Indiana Pacers in the Conference Semifinals.

While exact numbers for all post-opening round series combined (Semifinals, Finals, and Conference Finals) are not explicitly detailed in the sources, the general trend suggests a slightly lower probability than the overall 7.3% due to the increased competitiveness in later rounds. Based on the Conference Semifinals data (6.8%) and the rarity of such comebacks in the Finals (only 5 instances in history, per), a reasonable estimate for series after the opening round would be approximately **6-7%**.

Thus, the percentage of NBA playoff series after the opening round where a team has come back from a 2-0 deficit to win is likely around **6-7%**. For a precise figure, further data on Conference Finals and Finals would be needed, but this range aligns with available evidence.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/only_73_of_nba_teams_have_recovered_from_a_0_2_deficit_in_the_playoffs_lakers_suns_and_76ers_in_trouble/s1_16751_40274821)"

According to ESPN analytics we had a 0.015% of winning games 1 and 2. I believe they said it was a 6500 to 1 odd. More likely to draw 4 of a kind in a 5 hand game of poker. So ya historical statistics are awesome to look at but don't mean jack.

Don't get cross eyed with me about it...it's just numbers my dude.

I just thought to ask AI about 'comebacks in series after first round with 2-0 deficits' because I saw some podcaster say they didn't know how to find out that info and this is what AI coughed up so I figured I'd share it with the kind foke here.

Again, it's just numbers, do with it what you want. I'm not suggesting anything by it, I know this series isn't over yet. Boston is still dangerous.