Did boredom lead to the Celtics' downfall against the Knicks? LeBron James and Steve Nash say it may explain some of the many blown leads.

LeBron James was one of the many who were watching this series very intently. As a student of the game, he loves analyzing how the game is played. He thought that there was a very specific reason for the Celtics losing to the Knicks.

The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic last season and showed promise before their 4-1 series elimination at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.