Game 6 Review

The Celtics lose in game 6 119-81 to end the series. The game started off rough, with Jaylen Brown being the only player who could make a shot. The offense was erratic and out of control, the defense was inconsistent, and the pressure quickly mounted. A quick foreshadowing of things to come. Despite a tough first quarter the Celtics were down by just 6. In quarter two, however, the floodgates immediately opened.

The Celtics were outscored 38-17 in the 2nd, effectively ending the game at halftime. Nobody played well. Porzingis was once again invisible, Jrue and White missed wide open shots, and while Jaylen shot ok, had 6 turnovers at halftime. The Knicks continued to run the Celtics off the court in the 2nd half, with both team's benches coming in early into the 4th. While this is a sad way to end the season, it is far less painful given Tatum was out the final two games, but it should have never gotten to this point.

In 2024, the team won its first championship in 16 years, and was a great time for fans to rejoice. This season, however, was a reminder of why the team had gone 16 years without a title, despite almost always being in the mix. Injuries and inconsistency from key players in one way or another have cost this team year after year, and this series was a combination of the two.