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BOSTON — Before Wednesday’s game against the Pistons — the final one before the All-Star break — Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla was asked what his message to his players would be going into the week off.

Good afternoon, basketball lovers. So good to be with you again as we head into All-Star weekend. Last week, after witnessing basketball history in the form of LeBron James capturing the all-time scoring record, we saw fireworks in the form of one of the zaniest NBA trade deadlines we’ve ever…

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In the last month of the team's calendar, offensive rating has fallen precipitously -- particularly since the absence of veteran point guard Marcus Smart began.

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"I (don't) want to go out there and rush back and then we're in the same predicament a couple of months from now, a couple of days from now," he offered.

MIAMI — No, not a complete game, something that was shuffled out of the equation considering the missing bodies on both sides.

The Boston Celtics will be in full "Hospital Celtics" mode against the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening.