The Boston Celtics’ issues closing a game have been well documented.
On Sunday, the Celtics put together one of their most embarrassing late-game performances of the season — a 24-point lead midway through the third quarter evaporated completely as the Pelicans stormed back and sent the game to overtime, before defeating the Celtics 120-115.
The Celtics’ myriad of problems require a myriad of solutions. One idea Brad Stevens said he will consider is playing rookie wing Aaron Nesmith with the closing lineup.
“Aaron’s energy makes a huge difference and I think it’s really helped us,” Stevens said.