CELTICS POSTCAST: Boston’s Playoff Loss Reaction: Turnovers and 3-Point Frustration After a disappointing loss to the [Opponent] in Game [X], the Celtics’ perfect playoff run is over. This season, Boston’s winning formula of making fewer mistakes and making more threes fell apart at the worst possible time. The breakdown follows: Key Issues in the Loss
Troublesome turnover The Celtics coughed up the ball _ times, leading to _ easy points for [Opponent].

Sloppy passes (looking at you, ) and rushed decisions plagued the offense. Playoff basketball demands discipline, and Boston played reckless at times. Cold from Deep Boston’s three-point percentage was just % (/), well below their season average. [Player X] and [Player Y] combined for misses—when those two aren’t hitting, the offense stalls.
Defensive Lapses
It is unacceptable to allow [Opponent’s Star] to go off for _ points. Where was the help defense? The switch-everything scheme led to mismatches that [Opponent] exploited repeatedly. Positive aspects? Jayson Tatum put in a good fight (_ points, __ rebounds), but he needed more help. Thanks to ,

the bench lit the fire, but it wasn’t enough. Adjustments for Next Game
Make sure the ball is safe. Less crosscourt passes and more straightforward reads. Return to the three-point mantra. Even if shots aren’t falling early, keep trusting the system.

Tighten up defensively. More urgency on rotations—no free drives to the rim.
This loss is a wake-up call. Although the Celtics are still the superior team, they cannot afford to play down to their playoff opponents. What’s your biggest concern moving forward? Drop your takes below!
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