Jayson Tatum showed up in a big way at MSG—and quietly joined elite company in the process. The Celtics may have found their spark.

While we don't know the type of injury yet, many are concerned it could be some time before he's back on the court.

Mazzulla, Brown and Horford all said that Boston didn't play up to its standard defensively. This is true, particularly in the second half. But both sides of the floor are connected, and Mazzulla pointed out that the Knicks were able to play with pace in part because of the Celtics' poor offensive execution.

Tatum isn’t the only player who deserves scrutiny for the team going down 0-2 in the series to the rival Knicks. Mazzulla and the defense haven’t figured out how to slow down Brunson in the biggest moments. The team-wide turnovers and overall shot selection are problems. Kristaps Porziņģis has barely played due to an illness.

The Boston Celtics are in dire straits, trailing the New York Knicks 0-2 after two home losses in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jayson Tatum's lackluster performance, shooting poorly and lacking intensity,

Jayson Tatum's underwhelming displays in Games 1 and 2 against the Knicks have fans justifying Steve Kerr's decision to limit his minutes with Team USA at the Paris Olympics.