, the 2025 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and one of the most amazing teams is undoubtedly the New York Knicks. Facing all kinds of unfavorable voices, the Knicks not only broke the doubts with their actual performance, but also completed many incredible comebacks, becoming one of the most tenacious dark horse teams this season.

In the second round against the defending champion Celtics, the Knicks staged a 20 -point comeback in the first two games, winning two games in a row and eventually eliminating the Celtics 4-2, creating one of the biggest upsets of the playoffs this season. After entering the Eastern Conference Finals, they once again came back from a 20-point deficit at halftime in Game 3 , tying the score to 1-2 and keeping their hopes of advancing.

It is worth mentioning that the Knicks have completed three comebacks of at least 20 points in the playoffs this season, becoming the first team in NBA history to achieve this feat in a single playoff season. Such spiritual attributes and willpower have earned the Knicks the respect of fans .

This Knicks team does not have a top-notch luxurious lineup, but instead relies on the " iron man " spirit and high-intensity performance of several main players to support the team.

Guard Josh Hart is a true blue-collar king, averaging 37.6 minutes per game, the most in the league, and as a guard he averages 9.6 rebounds per game, leading all guards by a large margin. His fighting spirit and tenacity are the symbols of the Knicks' toughest character on the court.

The newly joined Bridges is the most " durable " player in the league. He has never missed a game since entering the league. This season, his total playing time exceeds 3,000 minutes, the most in the league. He can still maintain full blood under the high-pressure system of the Knicks, and can be called the best iron man in the league.

In addition, Anunoby, Brunson, and Towns also showed strong fighting power. Anunoby is very tough on the defensive end and has 3D attributes; Brunson is the team's tactical core and spiritual leader, growing from a role player to the most critical star point guard in the playoffs; Towns ushered in a big data explosion this season, and repeatedly stepped up at critical moments in the playoffs, scoring 20 points in the final quarter of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals and becoming a god.

In fact, during the regular season, the Knicks were not favored, with a record of 0 wins and 11 losses against the top three teams in the league. The outside world generally regarded them as a " pseudo-strong team " or a " soft persimmon " . However, after the start of the playoffs, the team has completely changed its face. Now they have defeated the Celtics and are tenaciously chasing points in the Eastern Conference Finals, hoping to hit the championship.

According to historical data, the Knicks have never reversed the game in the past 14 playoffs when they were 0-2 behind. But as they have repeatedly broken doubts this season, this time, they may really be able to create a miracle.