After getting off to the hottest start in the NBA this season, the Celtics never envisioned today’s predicament, with their first major western road trip about to begin and a three-game losing streak in hand.
The Celtics begin in Los Angeles against the Lakers tomorrow night, followed by the Clippers on Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 27 and the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 29.
A quick fix wouldn’t hurt, though Kyrie Irving sounds like the current challenge is necessary for team growth.
“I mean — you gotta hit some adversity. We have to hit something, like we need it as a team,” Irving said after yesterday’s 103-95 loss to the Orlando Magic at the Garden.