BOSTON – The Boston Celtics almost pulled off another stunning comeback win Friday night, but almost just wasn’t enough. Boston stormed back from a 26-point deficit against the Indiana Pacers and was able to take a one-point lead midway through the fourth quarter, but Indiana regained its footing down the stretch to hold off the C’s, 97-91.
Boston’s second-half fight was incredible, but that’s not what the players took away from Friday night’s performance. Instead, they lamented over their mediocre first-half effort while wondering how things could have turned out differently had they come out of the gate with more desire.