Struggling Celtics Looking for Answers Out West

If you read my Carolina Panther’s mock draft article , you know that I’ve been suffering from some kind of indescribable sickness. Lately, I’ve been wondering if whatever I have has infected the Boston Celtics. Since the All-Star break, the Boston Celtics have been playing lack-luster basketball. I’m not all that concerned with the fact that they’re losing.  They’re playing some of the best teams in the NBA, especially from an offensive perspective.  No team goes through an entire season without experiencing some type of losing streak. I am, however, concerned with how they’re losing. When the Boston Celtics were at their best this season, they seemed to feed off of Kevin Garnett’s energy. When Garnett was injured, the young guys stepped in and supplied the intensity. Guys like Glen Davis and Leon Powe played their hearts out, leading the Celtics to a 7-2 record while Kevin Garnett was out. Then Garnett returned. Since his return, ... [link]