For example, during last year’s playoffs, teams that thrived under pressure often found themselves advancing further, demonstrating how crucial it is to embrace these intense moments. As the Knicks prepare for this pivotal game,

The energy inside TD Garden felt familiar, thick with the tension of a playoff atmosphere between the Celtics and Knicks in early December. It wasn’t just a Tuesday night game; it was a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference semifinals,

Blown leads were the story for the Celtics in last year's postseason exit at the hands of the Knicks, but they held on to win over New York Tuesday.

The two teams, which face off in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, have been linked together in several ways over the years.

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