With elite perimeter defense from OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, the New York Knicks are dominating the Celtics and edging closer to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years.

A crushing defeat often leads to controversy, finger-pointing, or a flood of excuses. But after the Knicks’ blowout Game 5 loss to the Celtics, one star chose a different path. Mikal Bridges’ candid postgame remarks offered a revealing glimpse into the team’s mindset — and what really went wrong in Boston.

This is a wing’s league, and the Knicks now have two of the best in the building. OG Anunoby on one side. Mikal Bridges on the other. The duo — dubbed Wingstop — anchored a stifling defensive effort that grounded the defending champs to open the second round.

I take full ownership of the way that I’ve played in this series,” Jayson Tatum said Thursday. “I can’t sugarcoat anything. I need to be better.”

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points before Mikal Bridges stole the ball from Jaylen Brown with a second left in overtime as the New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics 108-105 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night.

The Knicks' defense, led by OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Mitchell Robinson, showed up, while the offense did just enough against the Celtics.

OG Anunoby hasn’t just prevented the Celtics from scoring. They’ve avoided taking shots altogether when matched up against him.