How bad are the Celtics in crunch time?

The fourth quarter has not been kind to the Celtics.

What’s the problem? They cannot score or defend. Other than that, nothing.

Let’s compare some simple stats from the 3rd and 4th quarters of the first four games.

Third quarter:

Fourth quarter:

What you don’t see is the Celtics have surrendered 109 4th quarter points.

Let’s narrow down the numbers to the final 3 minutes:

• FG%:  33% (6-21)
• 3FG%: 0% (0-6)
• Fouls: 17
• Turnovers: 8

That is all.

Run to the office first aid station and grab the eye rinse.