CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Larry Nance Jr. #22 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to keep the ball away from Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 10, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
After the disappointing first half of action that the Boston Celtics had, expectations were that this final stretch of 36 games could be a turning point for the team, especially considering they managed to rattle off four straight wins heading into the All-Star break.