The Maine Celtics outscored Westchester 20-6 over the final five minutes on Sunday afternoon to secure a 98-93 comeback victory over the Knicks.
According to maine.gleague.nba.com, this win allows Maine to sweep the season-opening two-game series and move to 2-0 in the 2026-27 NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament.
Westchester remains winless, dropping to 0-2 following the loss in Portland. The Celtics’ late-game surge overcame a Westchester lead that had persisted through much of the second half.
The momentum shifted decisively in the fourth quarter. Tucker DeVries led Maine with 19 points, including five three-pointers and 7-for-10 shooting from the floor. Milos Uzan contributed 15 points and finished with a game-high plus-23 rating, including nine points in the final period alone.
Amari Williams helped the comeback, scoring eight of his 17 total points during the fourth quarter. Hayden Gray added 16 points to the tally, while Dillon Mitchell finished with 15. Maine’s efficiency was evident in their 53.7% field goal shooting, though they converted 37.5% of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc.
Westchester’s Igor Miličić paced the Knicks with 17 points in the losing effort. Jaden Akins and Dink Pate both contributed 16 points each for Westchester. The Knicks struggled with efficiency, shooting 38.8% from the field and just 26.1% from three-point range.
The contest began with Maine taking an early 8-0 lead behind two DeVries three-pointers. However, Westchester responded, with Miličić hitting a triple to tie the game at 15-15. A 26-9 run closed the first quarter, allowing the Knicks to take a 30-24 lead heading into the first break.
Westchester maintained control for much of the middle frames. After a nine-point Westchester lead opened the second quarter, the Knicks held a 52-46 advantage at halftime. The lead fluctuated in the third quarter, but a Dink Pate three-pointer kept Westchester ahead 75-68 entering the final period.
Maine’s comeback began with an eight-point burst to start the fourth. While Westchester briefly extended their lead to 87-78 with five minutes remaining, a 10-0 run by the Celtics, capped by a Mitchell Mascari three-pointer, leveled the playing field. DeVries hit a three with 2:42 left to give Maine an 88-87 lead, their first since the opening quarter.
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker DeVries | Maine | 19 |
| Amari Williams | Maine | 17 |
| Hayden Gray | Maine | 16 |
| Dillon Mitchell | Maine | 15 |
| Milos Uzan | Maine | 15 |
| Igor Miličić | Westchester | 17 |
| Jaden Akins | Westchester | 16 |
| Dink Pate | Westchester | 16 |
The Celtics now move to an away schedule. Maine will begin a two-game series in Delaware on Friday, November 13, with the first game scheduled for 7 p.m.
The team is scheduled to return to the Expo on Friday, November 20, for a 7 p.m. matchup against Capital City.
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