Watching the Celtics this season has been a lot like playing darts.
You can have a couple strong throws in a row, and think you have it all figured out, then the next one goes awry and hits your friend in the eye. It’s totally unpredictable, and it often comes without warning.
But, if your friend is OK, and you get another throw, you may be able to salvage a situation that once seemed like a lost cause. Sometimes, a night that starts inauspiciously may morph into a memorable story.
After falling behind by 26 points late in the third quarter on Sunday night, the Celtics responded convincingly to outlast the 76ers 118-110 in a thriller at Wells Fargo Center.