After entering the All-Star break with a 42-17 record and the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics have stumbled out of the break. Since resuming play, Boston has a 7-6 record and they've fallen to the #3 seed in the East. There are multiple factors that have led to this drop in play, so let's take a closer look at some of them.
One of the main contributing factors to the Celtics struggles is the play of Jayson Tatum. Don't get me wrong, Tatum is having the best season of his career, averaging career highs in points, rebounds, and assists, showing consistent improvements each year he's been in the league.