Over the first two games of the second-round series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, there were major concerns regarding the defending champions.

The Boston Celtics just did the unthinkable — and it wasn’t to their benefit. After becoming the first team in NBA history to miss the most 3-pointers in a postseason game, they made even more history by becoming the first team to blow back-to-back 20-point leads in the playoffs.

Three writers covering this highly anticipated series got together to answer five burning questions.

The Celtics made 20 of their 40 3-pointers to sink the Knicks in Game 3, coming away with a 115-93 win to get their first win of the series.

Intentionally fouling with a lead is not basketball. It's loser behavior. Sometimes, loser behavior is rewarded, sure. But the basketball gods never forget. They didn't let the Thunder or the Celtics off the hook here. Good. Hopefully, they learn their lesson.

Derrick White scored 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the E

Game 3 looked a lot different from Games 1 and 2 in this series. Should New York adjust its strategy for Game 4?

The Knicks will try again to win the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series Friday night in New York. If the Celtics win, Game 7 is Monday night at TD Garden. Tickets are available for both games, but the price is rising.