The Celtics lost again and are now down 2-0 in the series. A position they probably did not envisage going into Game 3 in Miami.
Tatum on second loss to Miami
Calling the situation “tough” and “a challenge,” Celtics star man Jayson Tatum said he still believes his team can turn things around. “We’re not dead or anything, we have a great opportunity.
"I still have the utmost confidence,” he said.
"We still have the utmost confidence"
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) May 20, 2023
Jayson Tatum says the Celtics are still confident they can come back, despite being down 2-0 against the Heat pic.twitter.com/hw088oLjfg
When asked if he believes his team could win four out of five games in this series, Tatum smiled and quietly said, “Yeah.”
Tatum was outstanding putting up 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists but the gritty Miami Heat stuck in and claimed victory.
The series now shifts to Miami for Game 3.