Feb 3, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
Despite coming into the season with astronomically high hopes of another deep postseason run, through 23 games the Boston Celtics have found themselves on an emotional roller coaster ride.
While they did manage to go 8-3 through their first 11 outings — including an amazing buzzer-beating victory on opening night and a five-game win streak –, since this hot start, the team has cooled off quite a bit, going 3-6 in their last nine games, one of which being a 105-75 point drubbing by the New York Knicks.