After going to extreme measures to take down the Chicago Bulls with the necessary point differential and advance in the In-Season Tournament, the Boston Celtics fell short on Monday night. They were taken down by the offensive juggernaut that is the Indiana Pacers.
But while the Pacers certainly made some big-time shots in spite of solid Celtics defense, Boston still left something to be desired on that end of the court.
“We got to just be more connected defensively,” said Jayson Tatum. “But, I mean, it’s the NBA. Sometimes guys are going to make plays.