We’ve reached the point in the season where any resounding win for the Celtics mystifies, even as it confirms an undeniable truth. Boston is a very good team—maybe a great one—too often undone by introspection. Even the most minor of losing streaks risks a full-blown crisis. An innocuous post-game question prompts a dissertation on the nature of leadership, celebrity, or, somehow, life itself. There are so many things that should come easy to the Celtics that don’t, which in itself is the source of much angst. This is a team that seems to genuinely believe in its talent and yet acts in a way that conveys a deep-seated anxiety.
The Celtics Showcase How Dangerous They Can Be When Everything Clicks
