WALK OF SHAME
NBA fans slam ’embarrassing’ Boston Celtics supporters after thousands spotted leaving early during playoff game
Knicks supporters may be in a worse situation as they fear a curse
BOSTON CELTICS fans have come under fire for deserting their team during a humbling loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The home court favourite went down 118-94 to leave the series tied at 1-1.
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Midway through the fourth quarter of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal, Boston was trailing by 24.
And TV cameras showed thousands of people flocking for the exits at TD Garden.
"Such an embarrassing loss man," posted one fan.
"Top 3 fakest fan bases," added another.
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"I don’t blame em either pathetic energy tonight," came one reply from a person who agreed with the fans.
The Celtics are chasing a record 18th NBA championship.
Game 3 of the series heads to Cleveland on Saturday.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown managed 19 points in the defeat after shooting 32 in Game 1.
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"It was just a bad game," he said.
"Obviously we didn't shoot the ball very well tonight, but defensively it was an unacceptable performance, and I think that's where we look at that, and I'm the most upset.
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"Defensively we gave up 118 points, and on top of that we lost the rebound battle.
"So we didn't help ourselves tonight."
The other Eastern Conference semifinal, New York Knicks leads 2-0 over the Indiana Pacers.
But their supporters think their hopes are already over.
Fans believe Ja Rule cursed them when he kissed the Larry O'Brien trophy in a social media clip.
NBA Eastern Conference playoffs
First Round
Boston Celtics (1) 4-1 Miami Heat (8)
Cleveland Cavaliers (4) 4-3 Orlando Magic (5)
Milwaukee Bucks (3) 2-4 Indiana Pacers (6)
New York Knicks (2) 4-2 Philadelphia 76ers (7)
Conference Semifinals
Boston Celtics (1) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4)
Indiana Pacers (6) vs. New York Knicks (2)
"What would I be without my Larry?" Ja Rule said in an Instagram video before picking up the trophy.
"Champions only baby, let's go Knicks," he continued.
"Yeaaa knicks cursed themselves," one fan commented.
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"Now y'all had a chance but now thanks to Ja Rule, kiss that goodbye," commented a rival supporter.
"Instant curse on the team," added a third.