Against the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics failed to produce a performance that you would expect from a team fighting to make the playoffs and avoid the play-in tournament. Instead, it was the Bulls who dominated proceedings, playing with a sense of urgency as they battled to keep their own post-season dreams alive.
For the Celtics, this contest wasn’t the first time they struggled against Chicago this year. They’ve played Chicago twice since the trade deadline, losing both contests while failing to find any scoring consistency.
“Their size is an issue for us.