Allowing 22 offensive rebounds against a rebuilding team that has struggled to tread water this season is not ideal for the Boston Celtics. Yes, they’re going to gather some data and can learn from the game tape, but the fact that they were dominated on their glass is concerning.
The Portland Trail Blazers boast multiple physical bodies in their frontcourt. Boston needs to find ways to overcome those physical challenges when losing the muscle battle on the glass. Xavier Tillman was acquired for this specific reason.
I get that the Celtics' season is over.