Celtics' Jaylen Brown because of loss against Knicks: “Feel like death” on “

The defending champion Celtics were excreted from the playoffs on Friday after they were blown out by the Knicks in game 6 of the Eastern Conference semi -finals, writes Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

“The end in May feels strange, it is definitely not something that we were prepared for«, Said Celtics Star Jaylen Brownwhich was achieved before the end of the third quarter after 20 points, but with seven sales. “This year things didn't go in the way and it is unfortunate.

“But we keep our head up. Losing against the Knicks feels like death. But I was always taught that there is a life after death, so we will prepare for everything that is next on the trip. “”

Boston had an unexpectedly bad start to the second round and lost the first two games at home after he had blown a 20-point lead in the second half in every competition. In game 4 things got worse from bad too worse Jayson Tatum maintain a torn Achilles tendon.

While the Celtics had their chances, particularly early in the series, they were thoroughly exceeded in game 6. Head coach Joe Mazzulla ensured that thanks Kink Windhorst notes for their dominant performance.

“We came across a great team. You have to put your hat on the kinks“, Said Mazzulla.”You exceeded us. They played better. “”

As Adam Himmelsbach writes from the Boston Globe, the Celtics are now pending uncertainty due to Tatum's injury, their extremely expensive list and the restrictions on the NBA tax aprons.

center Kristapaps PorzingisHe fought for “extreme fatigue” – one of the persistent effects of a mysterious illness in February that was never identified – in the playoffs, according to Himmselbach, this low season could be on the trading system. Veteran guard Jrue HolidayAnother player who had a disappointing series could be in the same boat.

Himmelsbach also suggests this great man Al Horford Could decide to retire, although Windhorst recently reported that the upcoming Free Agent would like to sign again at the Celtics. Horford is 39 years old in early June.

But the team did not think of the future in the immediate consequence of the loss.

“It sucks“guard Derrick White said. “You will never get back this season. You will never have the same team again. “”

New York, which entered the playoffs as No. 3 sowing in the east, will now compete in the first conference of the team in 25 years No. 4 in Indiana.