A major issue for the Celtics has been their inability to close out games, with poor late-game execution and questionable shot selection costing them both matchups. Kristaps Porzingis, who has been dealing with an illness, struggled to make a significant impact in Game 2.

In a surprising start to the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics find themselves trailing the New York Knicks 2-0 in their series. This comes after the Knicks rallied from 20-point deficits in the first two games to come away with a pair of narrow victories.

T wo games, two 20-point Boston third quarter leads, two times the Celtics shot less than 25% after getting those leads, twice Boston turned the ball over an lot in the clutch, tw