Heroes, zeros of Game 2: Jayson Tatum has another nightmarish night

Heroes, zeros and more from the Knicks’ 91-90 Game 2 win over the Celtics on Wednesday night that put them up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals:Mikal Bridges was scoreless through three quarters, then erupted for 14 in the fourth quarter.He saved his best act for last, recording yet another game-winning steal.Jayson Tatum has had a brutal start to the series.

He recorded just 13 points on atrocious 5-for-20 shooting from the field.For the series, he’s shooting 12-for-43.Jalen Brunson struggled most of the night, but was characteristically clutch late.

He gave the Knicks the lead with 1:58 left, extended the lead to three with 56.1 seconds to go, then hit two free throws with 12.7 seconds remaining to give the Knicks their final lead after the Celtics had retaken the lead.Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series.14: Consecutive missed field-goal attempts by the Celtics in the fourth quarter, helping the Knicks pull off yet another comeback.“He just keeps marching forward.He doesn’t get too high, he doesn’t get too low.

He’s a great competitor.” — Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau on Mikal Bridges...