The feisty Boston Celtics can be relied upon to challenge any team in the league, but they are also prone to sloppy stretches. As they continue to zig-zag through the Eastern Conference standings, unsolved concerns linger.
A defense-first mentality, paired with a seemingly endless energy reserve and an inclination to constantly push the pace, is what makes Boston such a nagging matchup. While that's a promising starting point for a young team, the Celtics still tend to look disheveled and indecisive when games slow down.
Those struggles are to be expected without clear superstar talent.