The Boston Celtics faced a disappointing loss against the New York Knicks in Game 2, raising questions among fans, particularly regarding coaching decisions.

Head coach Joe Mazzulla opted not to call a timeout before the Celtics' final play. He felt it was crucial to execute the same play that had worked earlier, where Jayson Tatum drove to the basket successfully. However, the Knicks adjusted defensively, specifically by changing the pick-up point, which disrupted the Celtics' flow. Mazzulla acknowledged the Knicks' better execution and the failure to capitalize on the matchup advantage they had on the previous play.