The Boston Celtics began the 2024-25 season on a strong note, but their recent performance has raised concerns. Despite leading 108-104 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, they fell to 11-5 at TD Garden due to back-to-back losses and inconsistent play.
Coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the importance of consistency in both offense and defense. “We’re playing inconsistent basketball,” he said. “We’ve got to be better at both ends of the floor.” The Celtics have struggled with injuries, particularly those affecting key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.
Jaylen Brown acknowledged that continuity has been a problem, but believes it’s not as severe as it seems. Al Horford added that while consistency is a fair criticism, the team needs to focus on their work and maintain intensity throughout games.
With tougher opponents ahead, including Friday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the Celtics must improve quickly to avoid falling in the East standings. Jayson Tatum expressed confidence in his teammates’ abilities but emphasized the need for improvement: “We’ve got to be better. It’s still a long season.”
Source: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2024/12/joe-mazzulla-gives-candid-assessment-of-celtics-after-76ers-loss.html