Celtics’ Playoff Fate Hangs by a Thread: Can They Escape a Shocking Collapse Against the Knicks?
But, no matter how well the Knicks played down the stretch, these are inexcusable losses by the Celtics. They are the only team in the last 25 years to have a 20+ point lead in back-to-back playoff games and lose both.
These blown leads are about much more than missed 3s. The 3s play into them, but they’re a symptom of the problem, not the problem itself.
Simply put, the Celtics have taken their foot off the gas while building big leads and have been unable to find it again when the game gets close. Early in the game, the Celtics’ ball movement has been something to behold, even when the shots aren’t falling. But late in both games, they have resorted to winding down the clock instead of generating good offense. It’s come back to bite them both times.
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