The late-game struggles continued for the Boston Celtics, who now trail the Miami Heat by a score of 2-0.

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The Celtics have shown a consistent ability to bounce back strongly from setbacks throughout the last two postseasons.

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Boston Celtics have also had a lot of trouble succeeding in tight late-game scenarios over and over again.

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The Celtics led Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Miami Heat on Friday night, but another collapse left them down 0-2 in the series.

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"At the end of the day, we are faced with a significant decision to make," stated Grant Williams, forward for the Celtics.

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Whether or not the Boston Celtics are ready to give up, Jimmy Butler's trade has put them in a huge hole.

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Boston Celtics were completely dismantled by the Miami Heat in the waning minutes of the game once again.

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On Wednesday night, during the fourth quarter of Game 1, the Heat kept Boston from scoring for more than four minutes.

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In the last three minutes, they made Jayson Tatum make three mistakes, including two for traveling violations.

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Boston must win four of the next five games, three of which must be at Miami, to return to the NBA Finals for a second straight year after trailing 2-0.

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