Boston was an abysmal 10-of-40 from three-point range as a team, while Tatum went 5-of-19 from the field and 1-of-5 from deep. Jaylen Brown had six turnovers to one assist, while a typically dominant defender in Jrue Holiday committed the late foul on Brunson.

Observers can point to reasons like the fourth quarter collapses or the lack of efficiency from beyond the arc as to why Boston is in this position, however ESPN's Kendrick Perkins is demanding more from superstar Jayson Tatum.

JR Smith had a perfect reaction to the New York Knicks stealing Game 2 from the Boston Celtics to go up 2-0 in the series.