Celtics' Jaylen Brown Calls It Inexcusable To Lose Another Lead To Knicks In Playoffs

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Jaylen Brown expressed disappointment over the Boston Celtics' inability to maintain their lead against the New York Knicks in the NBA Conference playoff finals. Despite leading by 20 points in the third quarter and 16 in the fourth, the Celtics lost 91-90. Jalen Brunson's crucial free throws with 12.7 seconds left sealed New York's second comeback win, leaving Brown frustrated.

Brown, who scored 20 points, stated, "Two games we're up 20 points and somehow end up not with wins is inexcusable. Obviously, being down two, it sucks." The Celtics had hoped to even the series at 1-1 but now face a challenging deficit.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzula acknowledged his team's strong moments but admitted that their errors were costly. He noted, "I thought we generated some good looks, and then I thought we had some live-ball turnovers, and they took advantage of it, so they made the necessary plays to win." The Knicks capitalised on these opportunities to secure their victory.

On the other hand, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau praised his players for their resilience despite a slow start. "We started slowly, got in a big hole, dug our way out and then guys made a lot of tough plays," he said. Thibodeau highlighted how his team excelled when it mattered most during the game's final moments.

The Celtics now prepare to travel to New York for game three on Saturday. With a two-game deficit in this best-of-seven series, they need to regroup quickly to stay competitive. The pressure is mounting as they aim to turn their fortunes around against a resilient Knicks team.

The upcoming game is crucial for Boston as they seek to avoid falling further behind in the series. Their ability to address past mistakes and execute under pressure will be key factors in determining their success moving forward.