After winning their first 20 games at TD Garden this season, the Celtics have now lost two in a row after an embarrassing 115-96 loss to the Clippers on Saturday.
Here are the takeaways.
1. Generally it’s a good idea to remember that every NBA team loses games, and that the Celtics are fresh off a 3-0 road trip. They have a 35-11 record, which is the best in the NBA, and they boast a number of impressive wins on their resume.
Still, Saturday’s game made one thing clear: If the Celtics advance to the NBA Finals, they probably wouldn’t pick the Clippers as their opponent.