It's official. The Celtics are stumbling toward the playoffs. Boston learned at halftime last night that Philadelphia had lost, meaning a win at New Orleans would clinch the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But that news provided little motivation. Leading by 2 points at halftime, the Celtics settled for and failed to make ... (Full Article: 694 Words)

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