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Positives to Take Away from Loss to Cavs

By Michael James

Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the second half at TD Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 114-91. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the second half at TD Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 114-91. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 20, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives to the basket while Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives to the basket while Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Wake Up Call for the Rest of the Season

The Celtics weren’t playing well before the show down against the Cavs. They lost a tight game to the Bucks after not playing with effort for the first half of that game, and they squeaked out a win against an Orlando team that they have owned this season. They beat down the Knicks, but what kind of accomplishment is that?

A big loss against a team they could have beaten will wake up the Celtics to play consistent basketball for the last five games of the season. If they win all five of their remaining games, they could still take the top seed from the Cavs. So this loss in Cleveland can be looked back on as a blessing if Boston responds well.

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