Steve Kerr was not expecting Julius Randle to author his Warriors downfall. Randle had two disappointing postseasons with the Knicks as he battled injuries. When he was traded to the Timberwolves this offseason, many felt the Knicks had won the deal while landing Karl Anthony-Towns.

On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks lost to the Boston Celtics by a score of 127-102 in Game 5. The series is now 3-2 (still in favor of the Knicks) with G

The Curry-less Warriors only had one player, Jonathan Kuminga, get over 15 points. Jimmy Butler was held to 14 points. No Warriors player hit more than two three-pointers. The wait is now on to see if Curry can return for Game 5 on Wednesday in Minnesota.

Monday night, the Knicks will have to be considerably better — better defending the 3-point shot, better on the glass, better on the offensive end.

Despite skepticism, the Knicks lead 3-1 against the Celtics, debunking doubts with a strong team performance and strategic coaching in the NBA playoffs.

Tatum had poured in 42 points, and with three minutes left, his pass to Jaylen Brown was knocked away, and as Tatum scrambled to retrieve the loose ball he crumpled to the floor and held his lower right leg,

The Minnesota Timberwolves reached their first Western Conference finals in 20 years last season, then made one of the most controversial moves in franchise history by trading Karl-Anthony Towns. And now they're right back in the conference finals.

The Knicks still lead the series, 3-2, and their next chance to close the series out comes Friday at Madison Square Garden.