There was a lot to like in the Celtics’ undefeated preseason, but as my editor pointed out, pulling a fun fact from his holster, the 2008 Detroit Lions followed a 4-0 exhibition slate by going 0-16.
So while nothing that dramatic is expected with the Celts when the real games begin on Tuesday — before the real-er games begin in the middle of next April — it is nonetheless important to keep everything in perspective.
Here, then, are six takeaways from the last three weeks ... and one prediction: The Celtics will lose more than 16 games this season.