TD Garden evacuated due to fire after Celtics Game 2 loss to Knicks

Published: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:07 am

TD Garden Evacuated After Celtics' Heartbreaking Loss to Knicks

The Boston Celtics' night went from bad to worse after a devastating 91-90 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Adding insult to injury, fans were forced to evacuate TD Garden shortly after the game due to a fire emergency.

Reports indicate a fire broke out inside the arena, triggering fire alarms and prompting officials to clear the building. The incident, described as a "rough way to end the evening" by one reporter, followed a game where the Celtics squandered significant leads in both Game 1 and Game 2, ultimately falling behind 2-0 in the series.

The Celtics' struggles were particularly evident in their three-point shooting, which has backfired in historic fashion. Despite taking numerous shots from beyond the arc, they've struggled to convert, setting unwanted NBA records.

Despite the loss, several Celtics players put up strong performances. Derrick White led the team with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown also scored 20 points, while Jayson Tatum contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds. Jrue Holiday added 10 points and 5 assists.

The Celtics will look to turn things around in Game 3, scheduled for May 10th at 3:30 p.m. ET. They'll need to regroup and find a way to overcome the Knicks' momentum to stay alive in the playoffs.

Keywords: TD Garden, Celtics, Knicks, fire, evacuation, Game 2, Eastern Conference Semifinals, NBA playoffs, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, three-point shooting, Boston, New York, Game 3, May 10th

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