After two straight home losses where the Celtics blew 20-point leads — something no other NBA team has ever done in back-to-back playoff games — the alarms are blaring in Boston. The Knicks didn’t just steal wins; they ripped the heart out of TD Garden and left with receipts. It’s a collapse so glaring, it’s already etched into playoff history.
But amid the chaos, Anna Horford, sister of Al Horford, sent out a message of defiance. “If they can get 2 on us at home, we can get 2 on them. Gotta #BelieveInBoston” she posted on X, capturing what Celtics fans are hoping isn’t blind faith, but a rallying cry.
Boston’s been here before. The Celtics have the talent, experience, and playoff miles to weather an early series deficit, even one as jarring as this. And Anna’s words, while simple, struck a chord. With Jayson Tatum struggling to find consistency and Jaylen Brown yet to hit his stride, the Cs haven’t looked like the team that led the East. But that’s exactly why the belief matters now.
If they can get 2 on us at home, we can get 2 on them. Gotta #BelieveInBoston
— Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) May 8, 2025
So far, belief is about all Boston has going for them in crunch time. The Celtics are shooting just 24.1% in clutch moments (bottom of the lot, per stats.nba.com) this postseason, including a brutal 9.1% from three. In Game 2, they missed 12 straight shots and went over eight minutes without a bucket late. Jayson Tatum’s 13-point night was his lowest of the season. Jaylen Brown called out the team’s overreliance on threes — a trend the Knicks are punishing.
With the series shifting to Madison Square Garden, Boston doesn’t just need belief. They need execution.
(Ongoing Story…)
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