Celtics and Thunder Face Uphill Battle After Stunning Game 1 Playoff Losses
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder, who dominated their first-round NBA playoff series, now face adversity after losing their opening games in the second round. The Celtics lost in overtime to the New York Knicks despite a 20-point lead, while the Thunder fell to the Denver Nuggets after a last-second 3-pointer by Aaron Gordon. Both teams are determined to bounce back in Game 2.
Key Points
The Celtics and Thunder, after strong first-round performances, suffered unexpected losses in the second round.
Boston blew a 20-point lead and lost in overtime to the Knicks, struggling with their 3-point shooting.
Oklahoma City was defeated by the Nuggets after Aaron Gordon's last-second 3-pointer.
Both teams' coaches expressed confidence in their teams' ability to handle adversity and bounce back in Game 2.
The Celtics had a poor clutch-time performance from beyond the arc, which was a recurring issue during the regular season.
