Many media members, fans, and NBA players complain about the league’s strenuous schedule each year. Qualms like “There are too many games!” or “There are too many back-to-backs!” reverberate around the hoops sphere quite often. While those gripes are justified, largely because of the amount of wear-and-tear injuries in the NBA, more rest doesn’t necessarily translate to better play.
This last week of Boston Celtics basketball serves as a prime example. Boston dropped their second straight game Monday, falling to the Detroit Pistons, 112-105. The home loss was only the team’s second game in seven nights.