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NBA World Reacts To Boston Celtics Meltdown Against Knicks
Mar 8, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Boston Celtics Meltdown Against Knicks

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated May 7, 2025 9:50 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics lost Game 2 to the New York Knicks (at home) by a score of 91-90.

They are now down 0-2 in the series (and have blown 20-point leads in each of the first two games).

Many people reacted to the game on social media.

Colin Cowherd: "The Celtics should have to give 5/6 of their championships back. Humiliating L."

Real Sports: "The Boston Celtics are the first team in NBA playoff history to blow back-to-back 20-PT leads."

Zach Kram: "Celtics had a 98% win probability in Game 1 and lost.

Celtics had a 99% win probability in Game 2 and lost.

Thunder had a 98% win probability in Game 1 and lost.

Cavaliers had a 98% win probability in Game 2 and lost.

And that's all in the last 48 hours."

Spotrac: "The Celtics are 25 out of 100 from three in two Conference Semifinal games against the Knicks..."

Dick Lipe: "The Celtics are the first team in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97) to lose two games when leading by 20+ points in a single postseason."


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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