The Boston Celtics suffered a crushing defeat against the New York Knicks, losing 119-82 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, effectively ending their title defense. Despite the hope of a comeback, their playoff run was marred by the injury of star player Jayson Tatum, leading to disappointment among players and fans. Jaylen Brown reflected on the difficult loss, comparing it to death but also expressing optimism for the future. Coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the Knicks' superior performance and the challenges faced by the Celtics throughout the series, particularly in the absence of Tatum.
Though they rallied for a victory in Game 5 that forced a return trip to New York and the hope of a rare 3-1 comeback, the Celtics were never the same after seeing star teammate Jayson Tatum go down with a torn Achilles tendon in Monday's Game 4.
We ran into a great team. you have to tip your hat off to the Knicks. They outplayed us. They played better.
Finishing in May feels weird, it's definitely not something we were prepared for... Losing to the Knicks feels like death.
They displayed tremendous defensive energy, holding the Celtics to 33% shooting in the first half when the tone of the game was established.
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