Boston Celtics Face Complicated Decisions at NBA Trade Deadline

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. Isaiah Thomas has grown into a serious All-Star contender, but the Celtics look shaky when he isn't on…