Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has gone ice cold against the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs when his team needs him the most.

The Boston Celtics failed to win Game 1 against the New York Knicks after losing the contest 108-105 in an overtime thriller. It was a rather physical matchup to begin the series, and many fans believed there were a lot of no-calls that should have been made.

BOSTON — The Celtics will be shorthanded for Game 2 against the Knicks, but as expected, it’s not too bad. Kristaps Porzingis was upgraded on the injury report from probable to available due to his illness. Sam Hauser, the lone player unavailable, went from doubtful to out with the right ankle sprain he suffered in Game 2.

It's the NBA Playoffs! With the Knicks stealing Game 1 of the east semifinals with a win, the Celtics are looking to even up the series with one win apiece. However, New York could win Game 2 and go up 2-0 going back to Madison Square Garden in New York City for Game 3.

The Knicks took Game 1 on the road in overtime as the Celtics shot just 15-for-60 from outside. Boston is nevertheless heavily favored in Game 2 tonight.