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After a 113-97 loss to the Pascal Siakam-less Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, the first question on everyone’s minds is quite simple: What in the world happened? The Celtics never found a rhythm and every time it seemed like they’d pull back into it, the Raptors slammed the door shut with effort, hustle, and big shots.
You could attribute the defeat to fatigue, in a third game in four nights, but there is a deeper issue that needs to be addressed.