Another problem in both games is that the Celtics lost on the last possession. In Game 1, Jaylen Brown had the ball stolen from Mikal Bridges in the game's final play. In Game 2, Jayson Tatum was triple-teamed, which led to Bridges stealing his pass attempt, putting Boston down 2-0 going back to New York.

In the shadow of back-to-back blown leads and subpar shooting displays, Jayson Tatum remains steadfast in his belief in the Celtics’ identity. As the series intensifies, Boston’s unwavering style faces its most daunting test yet,

Jayson Tatum takes responsibility for the Boston Celtics’ struggles as they fall into a 0-2 series deficit against the New York Knicks.