The Boston Celtics suffered a tough overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, their first loss of the NBA’s 2023-24 season, raising some questions about the team’s performance vs. better teams.
Despite a strong effort from All-NBA Boston forward Jayson Tatum in the first half, the Celtics struggled with turnovers and lacked execution in overtime. Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves stole the show with his impressive performance, leading his team to a statement win with 38 points. The Celtics’ reliance on isolation plays and lack of bench scoring were also areas of concern, and the team’s shooting percentages dropped, with their offense primarily coming from one-on-one battles. The Celtics’ thin bench and absence of key players further hindered their performance.
How worried should Celtics fans be about the loss? The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast weigh in below.
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