Here is what I know (and no, I am not ready to give up on the year yet):
The starters are simply not getting it done. Coming out slow almost every game and tonight was the worst.
Rondo is lost on the court and he simply does not want to play defense.
The Celtics are 9-4 this year and have beaten ONE good team. And fortunately that was the first game of the year, because if they played Cleveland right now, it would probably be a different result.
I don't get the Ray Allen criticism. He probably was the best offensive player for the Celtics tonight.
Finally, I am worried, because I am seeing some of the old stuff creep in. Like in the third quarter, I don't know how many times it was Pierce pounding the ball for 10-15 seconds and then driving to the lane and hoping to get fouled or make a shot -- all the while everyone else stood and watched.
I have not given up, but I would say the odds are very long for this team this year. Andf someone please get inside Rondo's head and find out what is wrong in there.