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Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Jaylen Brown Sends Clear Message to Celtics Teammates After Loss to Knicks

The Boston Celtics' aspirations for consecutive NBA titles are in jeopardy following a second consecutive collapse against the New York Knicks. In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Celtics surrendered a 20-point lead, ultimately falling 91-90 at TD Garden.

Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Paul Pierce Sends Message After Celtics Loss Leads to Brutal Punishment

Although Paul Pierce played for four different NBA teams during his 19-year career, he will forever be associated with the Boston Celtics. Pierce led the Celtics to the franchise's first NBA title in over 20 years in 2008, and has since turned into a superfan of the team who consistently rides with them no matter what.

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Kendrick Perkins News / Total Apex Sports / May 8

ESPN Analyst Thinks Celtics Are Done for Good

ESPN Analyst Kendrick Perkins was on ESPN today and said the following about Boston. “The Celtics are done. They’re not coming back in this series. The

Boston Celtics News / 5 GOATs / May 8

PGA Tour trolls Boston Celtics using Rory McIlroy

The PGA Tour used Rory McIlroy to troll the Boston Celtics after the team lost to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. On Thursday, the PGA Tour’s official X/Twitter account shared a video of the defending Masters champion shooting what seems to be a piece of paper in a trash can.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Jaylen Brown Takes to Social Media Amid Celtics’ 2-0 Deficit

The Boston Celtics are shockingly down 2-0 to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The defending champions blew 20-point leads in

Jayson Tatum News / Fadeaway World / May 8

Jayson Tatum Takes Full Responsibility For The Celtics' Ongoing Playoff Struggles

Following a devastating loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2, Jayson Tatum blamed himself for the current trajectory of the series. According to Tatum, he has not been playing up to his standards, and the fault is his own that the Boston Celtics are currently in a two-game hole.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Colin Cowherd continues Jayson Tatum slander while mocking city of Boston

The Boston Celtics have lost the first two games of their playoff series to the New York Knicks, and their players are getting ridiculed after blowing 20-point leads in both of those games.

NBA News / Sportscasting / May 8

How The Knicks Are Smothering The Celtics’ Elite Offense

Since the beginning of 2023-24, the Boston Celtics’ offense has been the NBA’s kingmaker. Boston led the league in offensive rating last regular season, finished third during the 2024 playoffs en route to a title and were third this past regular season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Celtics legend Kevin Garnett trolls Paul Pierce amid lost bet, 8-hour walk to studio

On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics fell behind 0-2 in their second round playoff series vs the New York Knicks with a second straight 20-point collapse in front of the home fans.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / May 8

Boston Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Sends Strong Message To Jayson Tatum

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics dropped Game 2 of their second-round playoff series to the New York Knicks by a score of 91-90. Jayson Tatum has faced a lot of backlash for his performance through the first two games of the series.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Brian Windhorst says Celtics could break up the team

The Boston Celtics have blown consecutive games in their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series to the New York Knicks, and that has people already sounding the alarm bells.

Joe Mazzulla News / Yardbarker / May 8

Celtics are winning the efficiency battle but are still losing games

The Boston Celtics dropped two home games to start their second-round series while shooting 100 three-pointers and making 25% of them. Their head coach insists they were just taking "good looks."

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Stephen A Smith News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 8

Stephen A Smith Goes Crazy After Knicks Go 2-0 Against Celtics

The Boston Celtics are in a place they haven't been in quite some time. The Celtics were absolutely dominant last postseason, winning the NBA Championship while only losing three games.

Boston Celtics News / Sportscasting / May 8

Is Kendrick Perkins Right About ‘Legacy-Defining’ Moment For Celtics’ Tatum, Brown?

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes the legacies of both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are on the line with the Boston Celtics facing an 0-2 series deficit against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / The SportsRush / May 8

'How You Justify Spending $500 Million': ESPN Analyst Reminds Celtics of Their Payroll for Next Year After 0–2 Start vs Knicks

The Boston Celtics are in unfamiliar territory, being that they are down 0-2 to the Knicks. Despite having a home-court advantage, Boston failed to pick up a single victory in front of their fans.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Joe Mazzulla Assigns Blame for Game 2 Defeat After Jayson Tatum’s Strong Statement

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reacted to Jayson Tatum's comments after the C's went down 0-2 against the New York Knicks. The New Yorkers returned from a 20-point deficit for the second straight game to take a lead that could be critical for the defending champions.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / May 8

Dissecting the Boston Celtics Offensive Collapse

In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Boston Celtics suffered another heartbreaking loss to the New York Knicks. The Celtics led by 20 points with 3:12 remaining in the third quarter, but surrendered their lead when their offense collapsed in the game’s most crucial moments.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker / May 8

Jayson Tatum is failing Celtics right now

Tatum needs to step up on multiple levels for the Celtics to come back and win their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Knicks.

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 8

Celtics Notes: Game 2 Loss, Porzingis, Horford, Tatum, Holiday

After going 4-0 against the Knicks during the regular season with an average margin of victory of 16.3 points per contest, the Celtics built 20-point leads in each of the first two games of their second-round playoff series vs.

Kristaps Porzingis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Brian Windhorst concerned over Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņgis mystery illness

After being down 2-0, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis made a crushing health admission. He has been struggling with a mysterious illness. It’s one that caught Brian Windhorst’s attention, and not for good reason.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / May 8

Back-to-Back 20-Point Meltdowns Put Celtics on Wrong Side of History

The Boston Celtics are making all kinds of history in the Eastern Conference semifinals. None of it is good. Two days after coughing up a 20-point lead in a humiliating loss to the New York Knicks, the Celtics, well, coughed up another 20-point lead in another humiliating loss to the New York Knicks.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / May 6