C’s Looking to Change Offensive Habits After Loss to Pacers

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics almost pulled off another stunning comeback win Friday night, but almost just wasn’t enough. Boston stormed back from a 26-point deficit against the Indiana Pacers and was able to take a one-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, but Indiana regained its footing down the stretch to hold off the C’s, 97-91.

Boston’s second-half fight was incredible, but that’s not what the players took away from Friday night’s performance. Instead, they lamented over their mediocre first-half effort while wondering how things could have turned out differently had they come out of the gate with more desire.

“We fought really hard to get back into the game,” said Jaylen Brown,…