Who Won the Eastern Conference Finals?

The Boston Celtics are facing a daunting task as they trail the Miami Heat 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. The Heat's zone defense has been particularly effective against Jayson Tatum, who has struggled to find his shot in the fourth quarter of both games.

Tatum himself acknowledged that the team needs to step up their game and make plays down the stretch. 'They out-toughed us tonight and they found a way to make plays down the stretch and we didn’t,' he said after Game 2.

However, it's not all on Tatum. The lack of production from other players has been a major issue for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown was no better, making only one shot in four attempts from the field in the fourth quarter with two turnovers.

Despite their struggles, the Celtics have shown resilience in previous playoff rounds, often buoyed by big performances from Tatum and Brown. However, they couldn't muster up that same level of effort in Game 2, which saw them fall 111-105 to the Heat.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has always emphasized his team's ability to respond with angry resilience following poor outings. But so far, they have been unable to do so against the Heat.

As a result, the Celtics are staring at a daunting task: overcoming a 2-0 deficit and regrouping in order to extend their season. It won't be easy, but it's not impossible. With their talent and determination, they can still turn things around and make a run for the Eastern Conference title.

Who won eastern conference finals