Watching your huge lead evaporate is painful. Seeing someone else lose momentum is just as bad. Momentum in sports is like a wave—once it starts rolling, it’s hard to stop. The New York Knicks proved this in their stunning comeback against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Boston dominated early, building a 20-point lead in the third quarter. Their offense was sharp, their defense relentless. Then, the Knicks flipped the script, outscoring Boston 38-17 in the final 15 minutes. Jalen Brunson sank clutch free throws, Mikal Bridges sealed the win with a critical defensive stop, and suddenly, the Celtics—once unstoppable—couldn’t buy a basket, missing 13 straight shots in the fourth quarter.
It was a textbook example of how momentum is fragile—protect it. The Celtics let up, lost focus, and watched their rhythm unravel. In leadership, sports, or personal growth, momentum isn’t guaranteed—it’s earned and maintained through consistency.
John Maxwell said, “Momentum is a leader’s best friend.” But that friendship is conditional. Whether it’s in fitness, leadership, or creativity, momentum thrives only when you feed it. Don’t wait for motivation—build habits.
“Motivation gets you started. Habit keeps you going.”
-Jim Rohn
The Knicks didn’t wait for the perfect moment to rally; they kept applying pressure, making each possession count. In life, waiting for motivation is a trap—daily discipline is what ensures momentum works in your favor.
So when momentum is on your side, don’t let up. Keep pushing forward, because it is easier to keep going than to get going.
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