The Boston Celtics, heavy favorites to win their second-round series against the New York Knicks, now find themselves in a two-game hole going on the road for Games 3 and 4. They boasted a heavy third-quarter lead (sound familiar?) in Game 3, but the Knicks clawed back in it, ultimately winning in the waning seconds off free-throws and a great defensive play from Mikal Bridges. Everyone was stunned, even the Knicks who were making it happen.
Before the final Celtics' possession was shut down by the staunch Knicks' defense, Boston had a remaining timeout head coach Joe Mazzulla could have used to slow down, advance the ball, and draw up a play. After the game, he explained in his press conference why he opted to let the Celtics go, keeping the timeout in his pocket.
