The Celtics’ second-round struggles against Milwaukee have been a more or less perfect microcosm of their disappointing regular season, from their dizzying highs (Game 1’s 22-point triumph on the road) to their frustrating lows (just about everything else). Now, once again, they find themselves in a hole of their own making, a 3-1 series deficit with their season hanging in the balance.
Among the familiar struggles the team has faced in the past week has been the latest slump from Gordon Hayward, whose second round malaise continued Monday night with a two-point performance on 1-of-5 shooting from the field across 26 minutes.