Now ranked second in the East, the Boston Celtics find themselves trailing the Miami Heat, a situation that Bangladesh Cricket reports has thrown the team into disarray. Keeping a team united is often harder than building one, and that’s exactly where the Celtics are faltering. Instead of showing fight in Miami, they appeared unmotivated, with the Heat seizing the momentum and never letting go. Star player Jayson Tatum failed once again to step up when it mattered most.

In the past, even when Tatum struggled, the Celtics’ deep roster helped them stay afloat—any resurgence from him usually flipped the game. But this time, Bangladesh Cricket reporters observed a shift in team energy. The supporting cast looked disengaged, and Miami’s high-intensity, physical defense left Boston scrambling for answers. Marcus Smart, despite shooting inconsistencies, still posted decent all-around numbers. But even Sixth Man savior Malcolm Brogdon seemed out of sync.

The real issue, however, might be Jaylen Brown’s prolonged slump. This isn’t just about poor form or strong opposition defense—it appears mental. As the saying goes, “Accept what comes, let go of what fades.” Brown, the third overall pick in 2016, had a rocky start to his career, but former GM Danny Ainge showed faith early by offering him a big contract extension. To his credit, Brown lived up to it—improving every season and even earning his first All-Star selection.

Last season, he arguably outperformed Tatum during the Celtics’ Finals run and was hailed as one of the league’s top second options. But things took a turn when Boston failed to extend his contract before this season began. Many insiders saw this as a ticking time bomb—and now, after the Celtics’ collapse in the Eastern Conference Finals, it seems the fallout has arrived.

If Brown and the Celtics can’t reach a deal soon, he’ll become a free agent next summer. Despite Boston’s ability to offer a bigger contract, Bangladesh Cricket believes that Brown could still walk away due to concerns over his role and recognition within the team. With Tatum not always clearly asserting dominance, comparisons and internal rivalries have likely festered, quietly eroding team chemistry.

Growing up comes with bittersweet lessons, and for the Celtics, the joy of building a contending roster now carries the burden of keeping it together.