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Boston Celtics drop tight contest to New York Knicks as Jayson Tatum faces his Madison Square Garden demons—and wins a personal battle. Did Joe Mazzulla’s refusal to reveal playoff adjustments cost the team, or is there a bigger strategy at play?

John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down the Celtics’ defensive approach, the center rotation dilemma with Neemias Queta and Nikola Vucevic, and the surging performances of Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman. Key discussions spotlight Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter heroics, Tatum’s emotional post-injury return, and concerns about playoff matchups in the paint. With Jaylen Brown sidelined and playoff intensity looming, is Boston’s roster truly ready for the battles ahead?

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