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5 rational thoughts about the Celtics’ latest frustrating loss

The new year has not been kind to the Boston Celtics. They’ve played four games in 2020, all against sub-.500 opponents, and have managed to win only two. Last night’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs was exceptionally frustrating for a number of reasons.

1. First-quarter blues

The common denominator in the four games has been falling behind – waaaaaayyyyyyy behind – from the start. Some of the deficits the Celtics faced in the first quarter of each contest: 29-11, 18-6, 26-17, and last night 22-3.

Versus the Hawks and Bulls, the Cs regrouped and went on to grab wins, but they never recovered in the last two outings against the Wizards and Spurs.