Celtics star Jaylen Brown expressed his disappointment after the team’s Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the Knicks on Friday night. The Knicks won the series 4-0, with a decisive 119-81 victory in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden.
Brown led the Celtics with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists, but it was not enough to overcome the team’s struggles. Despite the effort of the Boston crowd to rally behind him, the Celtics ultimately fell short.
The loss marks a disappointing end to the season for the defending NBA champions, who were seeking to win back-to-back titles. The team will now face an uncertain future without superstar Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 and may not be available for next season.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had previously mentioned that Kristaps Porzingis was dealing with a mysterious illness that affected his breathing and availability during the series. Porzingis played just four minutes in Game 6 and didn’t contribute to the Celtics’ efforts.
Guard Derrick White summed up the team’s mood, saying “It sucks… You’ll never get this season back. You’re never going to have the exact same team again.” The loss is a harsh reminder that the season is over, and the Celtics will now focus on preparing for next year’s journey.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/05/17/sports/losing-to-knicks-felt-like-death-to-celtics-jaylen-brown