Pistons (12-45) at Celtics (34-25) Game #60 2/16/22

[radiohead]

This is a big game to give away, specially with BKN clawing their way back vs the Knicks.

[Atzar]

Well s***.  Streak was fun while it lasted.

Hard to win when the other team is hot from three like the Pistons were.  Throw in our inability to control the glass and it's a wonder we were in the game at all. 

Come back soon, Rob and Marcus.

[kraidstar]

Deserved loss and huge missed opportunity tonight.

Yup

[Surferdad]

Disappointing, obviously.

Tatum could've gotten something better there at the end.

This loss is on Tatum.  Turnovers, ISO,   …….

[mobilija]

Its ok...no complacency.

This just feeds the fire

[jpotter33]

And of course, this team blows it. Deserve to lose. Of course we couldn't go into the break on a high note. Underestimated and played down to the competition thinking we'd win it just because we're on a 9 game winning streak.

Absolutely no more slander of Smart on this blog. As soon as he's out a full game, we see what the offense devolves back into (iso crap) and what kind of lackluster focus and energy we play with.

[Goldstar88]

Well, they deserved to lose that one. Guys didn’t show up to play the full 48 and the coaching was bad as well. Gave up 112pts to the Pistons. Smh..

[tenn_smoothie]

And we lose by two out of bounds iso's by our iso kings Tatum and Brown. Nice coaching.

Gotta live with this loss and sick feeling the entire all-star break. At least us fans do.

[seancally]

Hate this loss but still go into the break as the 6-seed, a game behind Philly, and with some good rest for Smart and Timelord coming back. Stings but no need to overreact to this one.

[scaryjerry]

Of course right when we think they’re turning the page they lost to the worst team in the league. Good job.

[SCeltic34]

I thought we'd clamp down on defense in the 4th and win.  And we were doing that up until about 4:30 left in the game.  It all fell apart when we started playing slow and allowing Tatum to iso every possession.  We deserved to lose.

[radiohead]

At least the pressure to keep the streak going is gone. Just keep sharp during the ASB and get ready to roll again.

[hpantazo]

That's what happens when you take games for granted in the NBA. Can't come in thinking the opponent is going to be an easy win.

Good reminder for these guys going into the break.

[slamtheking]

And that’s why Tatum should be the one taking the last shot.

that didn't play out so well

[Roy H.]

Get better soon, Timelord.  This team desperately needs you.