Watching the Boston Celtics lose two games in a row is jarring. It’s only happened three times this season.
Watching them lose twice in a row to an Atlanta Hawks team that’s missing their All-Star point guard after blowing a 30-point lead in the first game is downright brutal.
But what can really be taken away from these games?
The Eastern Conference has been locked up, and the Celtics are in prime position to secure the title of “best record in the NBA,” too. It’s difficult to get up for meaningless games, yet the pressure of playing in Boston dictates that they do.