We’re back! That week off felt like a month! Quick programming note for today — at the time of writing, the NBA’s interactive box score hasn’t been updated with clips. I’ve gone back and pulled a couple, mainly from the first half, but for the most part, today’s takeaways will be text-based.
#1 No rust
The Boston Celtics looked ready for the All-Star break two weeks before its arrival. Their performances began to look a little lackadaisical, and their rebounding rapidly declined. That’s ok. It’s a long season. Everybody needs a break sometimes, even star athletes.