Miriam-Webster has redefined the word, “collapse.” It’s now: leading by 18 points with 7:45 remaining in the 4th quarter only to be outscored 30-5 and lose 124-117.
Yup. 30-to-freaking-5. This Celtics team has no heart. They’re gutless. Those are the only acceptable descriptions for this type of loss.
Kyrie Irving (31 points, 12-23 FG) had such a great game until the final 90 seconds when he opted for hero 3-pointers (two misses) instead of drives to the basket. And then, with the Celtics trailing by one with 45 seconds remaining, he had the ball stripped in the backcourt.