US EditionWhat's wrong with the Celtics? Examining why the defending champions have fallen behind 2-0 to Knicks
- The Boston Celtics, defending NBA champions, fell behind 0-2 in the 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals after losing two close home games to the New York Knicks by a combined four points.
- The Celtics' struggles stem from historically poor three-point shooting, blowing back-to-back 20-point leads, and an ill Kristaps Porzingis who missed Game 2 and left Game 1 at halftime.
- Jayson Tatum, averaging 18 points, shot 28.6% from the field with eight turnovers and faced strong defensive plays from Knicks’ Mikal Bridges, who scored 14 fourth-quarter points in Game 2.
- In Game 1, the Celtics missed a record 45 three-pointers and shot 25% from deep across both games, including a 91-90 loss in Game 2, highlighting their key shooting deficiencies.
- As the series shifts to New York, the Celtics face a precarious position that demands better shot making to avoid a historically rare early playoff exit from a 0-2 deficit.
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The Celtics should run offense
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