ESPN criticized: Celtics rely too much on three-pointers in the playoffs and lost defense & elimination has long been destined

On May 17, the famous American sports ESPN criticized: The Celtics defeated the Knicks at 81:119 away today, and were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semi-finals 2-4. Except for Jaylen Brown, the other players were lost in this game, and there was no power to fight back on both ends of the offense and defense. It is reasonable that such a Celtics were naturally eliminated!

ESPN analysis: The Celtics performed well in the regular season this season. They finally secured second place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 61 wins and 21 losses. However, their performance in the two rounds of the playoffs was not satisfactory. Winning depends on the team's three-pointer feel, and all the defensive systems rely on survival were lost. Especially in the series match between the Eastern Conference semi-finals and the Knicks, they were finally defeated by the Knicks, the Knicks' best team. It can be said that the Celtics rely too much on the three-point feel to win the game, and they were destined to be eliminated!

ESPN Conclusion: With the Celtics being eliminated early this season, they will definitely enter the team's disbandment moment in the offseason. Perhaps it is time for the two Tanhua Tatum and Jaylen Brown to separate. In addition, Porzingis and veteran Horford will inevitably trade at least one person away, otherwise the Celtics will still not be fundamentally resolved on both offense and defense next season.