Celtics just don't have any energy or any depth right now. We got a big boost of morale when Ray broke the record, but once that run out the Lakers caught up with us. We can't beat the Lakers without any depth - especially when Kobe is playing well.
We're entering the roughest part of the season right now. It's going to be a real struggle to maintain pace to stay one of the top 2 seeds in the East.
Hopefully the All-Star break will help, and perhaps Danny will bolster our depth somehow before the trade deadline. Chances are, though, we'll be without HCA at some point in the playoffs against Miami and, if we get far enough, the Spurs (or maybe even the Mavs or Lakers).