The Boston Celtics suffered another heartbreaking loss at the hands of the New York Knicks on Wednesday as they fell to a 0-2 deficit in the series. Boston had home court advantage and a 20-point lead in both games, yet still lost both.
To put it simply, the Celtics have looked like a different team the last two games, especially after their performance in the first round against the Orlando Magic.
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They crumbled in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s matchup and missed 12 consecutive field goals. In the same span, they gave up a 21-4 scoring run and the Knicks took care of business in the clutch.
Tatum had arguably his worst game of the playoffs so far with just 13 points.
The sudden meltdown prompted strong reactions from fans around the association, with some fans even calling for head coach Joe Mazzulla’s job.
Joe Mazzula needs to be fired IMMEDIATELY
— Hunter Ming (@Hming45) May 8, 2025
So we all agree the Celtics are the most overrated team in HISTORY right?
— Mauii.eth has 55 riders ???? (@Mauii_NFT) May 8, 2025
First time ever in playoff history that a team gave up 20-point leads in back-to-back games.
That’s so wild ????????
— Jerry Donatien (@JerryDonatien) May 8, 2025
Feels like it’s a 50/50 series now which is crazy
— SweatshirtMedia (@SweatshirtNBA) May 8, 2025
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Celtics players being guarded by Bridges in crunch time pic.twitter.com/473yl4Gbp8
— 6 Seasons and a Moving Screen (@NBAGreendale) May 8, 2025
I’ve never seen a player regress more than Tatum has this series so far…
— Jordan Moore (@iJordanMoore) May 8, 2025
Joe Mazzulla might've just put out the worst coaching performance i've ever seen
— Old NBA Tweets (@oldnbatweetz) May 8, 2025
Celtics vs Knicks Series Summary pic.twitter.com/ee57Iv6dIE
— Dr. Profit???? (@DoctorProfit) May 8, 2025
We’ve seen plenty of teams come back from an 0-2 deficit, so it’s certainly a possibility for the Celtics, but there’s something demoralizing about giving up consecutive comebacks at home.
Time will tell if they can respond with a much-needed win on the road in Game 3 on Saturday.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
