Meanwhile, Tatum, who is 12 for 43 in this Knicks series overall (including 5 of 20 from 3), has missed eight of 10 shots and all four of his 3-pointers in 19 clutch minutes so far in this postseason. It's an extension of a regular season in which he shot 6 for 31 from 3 and just 65% from the free-throw line during clutch minutes.

Questionable fadeaways and single action possessions led by Tatum have been a considerable part of what has gone wrong for Boston against New York.

The Celtics star has had a tough go of it through Boston's first two games against the New York Knicks, as their burly wing is just as much to credit for his defensive contributions as anyone.