US Edition"Tanking for dudes named Darryn and AJ Dybantsa" - NBA Fans Erupt Over Celtics’ 0–3 Start to Season in Jayson Tatum's absence
The Celtics face rebounding and defensive challenges without Jayson Tatum, marking their first 0-3 season start since 2013-14, after close losses against playoff teams.
- After a 119-113 defeat on Sunday, the Boston Celtics sit 0-3, their first three-game opening skid since the 2013-14 season when they missed the playoffs.
- With Jayson Tatum sidelined, the Celtics are operating with a diminished lineup as offseason changes and personnel and rebounding issues have slimmed Boston Celtics' margin for error.
- The Celtics have been out-rebounded 108-75 in their last two games, enabling many opponent second-chance points, while Payton Pritchard and Derrick White have shot cold.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized sticking to the process, and Payton Pritchard said the three-game skid should be used to improve ahead of Monday's 8 p.m. tip at Smoothie King Center.
- With 79 games left, writers caution against overreacting to the early skid, which matches the longest losing streak under fourth-year coach Joe Mazzulla and is notable after years of winning.
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"Tanking for dudes named Darryn and AJ Dybantsa" - NBA Fans Erupt Over Celtics’ 0–3 Start to Season in Jayson Tatum's absence
The Boston Celtics just achieved the worst franchise start since the 2013-14 season. After three games this season, the 2024 NBA champions have yet to win, prompting strong reactions from fans online.
Winless Celtics Stumble To Worst Start In Over A Decade
Only five NBA teams still don’t have a win yet, and the Boston Celtics are one of them. After dropping their first three games, the Celtics are tied for the NBA’s worst record with the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets. It’s Boston’s first 0-3 start since the 2013-14 season — the last time the franchise missed the playoffs. That year’s team started 0-4 and finished 25-57, enduring one of the worst seasons in club history after trading Paul Pierce…
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