The Boston Celtics are facing a surprising challenge in their playoff series against the New York Knicks after losing two close games despite having substantial leads. Celtics star Jaylen Brown expressed the frustration of blowing 20-point leads and the teamâs perplexing inability to convert opportunities in clutch moments. Coach Joe Mazzulla noted that their execution faltered, with the Celtics missing 14 of 15 shots in critical stretches. Meanwhile, the Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, displayed confidence and resilience, embracing the pressure and capitalizing on the Celtics' struggles.
The Celtics' inability to finish games after holding substantial leads is puzzling, with they only managing to score six points in the final minutes of both games.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla expressed frustration that his team, despite generating good looks, failed to execute when it mattered most during the crunch time.
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