<em>Knicks’ grades from <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/14/sports/knicks-throttled-by-celtics-as-they-blow-chance-to-finish-off-champs/">their 127-102 Game 5 loss to the Celtics</a> in Boston on Wednesday night: &nbsp;</em>

Frustrated all night by Jaylen Brown, who put forth an inspired defensive effort while holding Brunson to 22 points on an inefficient 7 for 17 shooting. Brunson also fouled out early in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;

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<figcaption>Karl-Anthony Towns barrels into Jrue Holiday during the Knicks’ Game 5 loss to the Celtics. <span class="credit">Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post</span></figcaption>

The Celtics felt secure about Towns’ inside game that they gave the defensive assignment to Jrue Holiday, who more than held his own while stifling the 7-footer. 

Towns needed to be more assertive and aggressive. He wasn’t.&nbsp;

Knicks’ grades from their 127-102 Game 5 loss to the Celtics in Boston on Wednesday night:   Jalen Brunson, C- Frustrated all night by Jaylen Brown, who put forth an inspired defensive effort while…{ai:summary}<p>In their 127-102 Game 5 loss to the Celtics, the Knicks struggled offensively, with Jalen Brunson limited to 22 points on 7 for 17 shooting and fouling out early in the fourth quarter. </p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns faced tough defense from Jrue Holiday, failing to assert himself effectively in the game. #sports</p>

Knicks’ Game 5 report card: Nightmare for starters — with one exception

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