Frustrated Celtics fans grapple with 39-point loss in Game 6 against Knicks
Game Over for the Green: Celtics Bite the Dust in the NBA Playoffs
No champagne popping in Beantown this year. The Boston Celtics, after a pathetic performance on Friday, got stomped by the New York Knicks in Game 6, 119-81, sealing their defeat. With Jayson Tatum's injury and the game being on the road, they were underdogs from the get-go.
This game was a living nightmare for the Celts, a manifestation of Murphy's Law if you will. Derrick White, who was shining in Game 5, scored a dismal eight points on a miserable 3-11 shooting. Jrue Holiday looked like yesterday's news with just four points on a terrible 1-8 from the field, while Jaylen Brown, who gave it his all, fouled out in the third quarter, leaving Boston with no chance of making a comeback.
The writing was on the wall when Tatum went down with an Achilles injury that is most likely going to keep him out of action for the rest of the next season too. This early playoff exit stings even more for the passionate Celtics fans.
Take it from Twitter user @esther918: "I'll remember this season as much as the last one💚 deep down knowing that we will never have the same team again that hurts me a lot 🥹 Thank you Celtics ☘️ and will always love you 🫶🏻."
Or @friskykillface, who summed it up perfectly: "Welp The title defense took a huge hit after blowing games 1 and 2, can't come back from that, awful chokes but it is what it is."
While @NorthernLawYT puts it bluntly: "Very disappointing loss, not even mad, just disappointed at the level of play."
Knicks Fans Celebrate with NSFW Chants
But it wasn't all doom and gloom in the Big Apple. Knicks fans took to the streets, questioning the Celtics' masculinity with some colorful chants. If you know, you know!
Magic Johnson Breaks Down the Knicks Victory
Legendary NBA player and broadcaster Magic Johnson broke down the Knicks' victory, praising their teamwork and resilience after the Game 5 humbling in the TD Garden.
Jaylen Brown Admits Feeling Like Death After Knicks Loss
Brown, looking back on the game, admitted that he felt like he'd been run over by a truck. "Feels like death," he said, "But it's just basketball, we'll be back."
Time for the Celtics' Front Office to Make Some Tough Decisions
As the Celtics bring their Cinderella slipper home, their front office is left with an offseason full of difficult decisions to make. With luxury tax penalties looming, the Celtics' payroll will swell to a staggering $500 million. Processing that huge sum may be impossible, leading to some painful roster decisions.
Perhaps the time has come for Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to say their goodbyes to the city of Boston. Without Tatum for much of the next season, the Celtics are unlikely to compete for a championship. A smarter move to focus on rebuilding and redeeming themselves for the 2026-27 season seems wise.
Stay tuned for updates on the Celtics' potential roster changes in the coming months. This team isn't made of sugar, so don't expect any sweets from them next season. It's gonna be a tough one!
Rumors about the Celtics' future in the NBA are circulating, as they faces tough decisions due to their massive payroll reaching $500 million next season. The absence of Jayson Tatum for a significant part of the next season suggests a possible championship drought for the team. Meanwhile, social media is abuzz with disappointed fans and unsavory chants from Knicks fans following the team's elimination in the playoffs.
