NEW YORK – The Boston Celtics had a few days to think about blowing another 20-point lead to the New York Knicks. There was plenty of blame to go around for the meltdowns, which put the defending champions down 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series heading to Madison Square Garden.
Star Jayson Tatum said poor execution at the end of games was one reason for the collapses, but his play in particular needed to get better — and he emphatically said it would.
His words clearly made their mark. He and his teammates ensured there would be no comeback in Game 3.