Pretty much for every sports hero, there is a corresponding “goat” … sure Havlicek stole the ball, but Hall of Famer Hal Greer has endured a certain infamy in Philadelphia 76er lore for being the guy who threw that deflectable pass.
I bring up this notion because our Celtics seem to be consistently finding themselves stuck on the wrong side of this little duality lately – in a position to win, but unable to close it out.
For the second game in a row (and third time in five games), Boston lost despite securing more rebounds AND committing fewer turnovers than the other guys.