In many ways this game was a microcosm of the Celtics season to date. Almost all of the issues Boston has been having cropped up in one game. Since it’s a holiday, these takeaways are coming quick-hitter style without any video.
1. Brad Stevens again went with Aron Baynes in the starting lineup in place of Gordon Hayward. Facing a burly, old-school opposing center in Enes Kanter made this a logical choice. But, just like the last time out against Charlotte, Baynes barely played. He logged just 11 minutes, with only three of them coming after halftime.