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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
The Inconsistent Celts With Zack Cox
Jan 28, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Zack Cox, a Celtics reporter for the Boston Herald, dives into the team’s inconsistent performances, highlighting their troubling fourth-quarter struggles. He discusses Jayson Tatum's recent slump and contrasts this year's Celtics with the previous season. The talk also touches on potential ownership changes for the team and their significance. Additionally, Brian Barrett shares insights on the Patriots' coaching hires and compares the recent success of the Chiefs to the Patriots’ historical dominance.
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- The Celtics are struggling with late-game execution, having blown nine fourth-quarter leads this season due to turnovers and poor decision-making.
- Defensive inconsistencies persist as the team often leaves three-point shooters open, heavily impacting their ability to secure wins in close games.
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Celtics' Late Game Struggles
The Celtics have consistently faced difficulties in close games, particularly during late-game situations where they have lost leads. This recurring theme has been evident in multiple recent matchups, where turnovers and miscommunications have cost them crucial points. Jalen Brown's late-game switch against the Rockets exemplifies a pattern of questionable decision-making, and even head coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged that he may have put the team in unfavorable positions. With a record of blowing nine fourth-quarter leads already this season, concerns are mounting about the Celtics' ability to execute under pressure.
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