Celtics vs. Knicks Game 5 / May 14 / 2025 Playoffs

The Celtics showed the heart of a champion in Game 5 without an injured Jayson Tatum, fending off elimination by defeating the Knicks 127-102. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led the way while Luke Kornet provided a massive boost off the bench. Now onto Madison Square Garden to try and force a do-or-die Game 7. Chud and Doug break it all down, give out their Chuddy Chains, and check in on the rest of the NBA playoff action.Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics' Resilience in Game 506:15 Luke Kornet's Breakout Performance12:45 Derek White and Jaylen Brown Step Up20:27 Team Dynamics and Coaching Decisions24:49 Underdogs No More: The Mindset Shift26:58 Game Six: The Pressure Mounts29:57 Refereeing Controversies: A Game of Foul Play32:08 Defensive Strategies: Shifting the Momentum33:58 Team Effort: Rising to the Challenge36:04 Looking Ahead: Game Six Predictions38:00 Chuddy Chains: Celebrating Standout Performances49:07 Injury Updates and Tatum's Surgery56:59 NBA Playoff Highlights and MVP Discussions01:02:59 The Pacers' Triumph and Team Building Strategies