The Boston Celtics have been on a skid recently, losing three of their last four games. The past two could have been won, especially Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic, where the C’s were missing their main superstar, Jayson Tatum. Recently, Tatum revealed in a press conference what had happened to him.

Host Orlando ramped up its defense in the third quarter, the Celtics couldn’t even get off consistent 3-pointers, and then Boston's late rally fell short.

Jayson Tatum was a significant absence for the Celtics. He was a late scratch due to illness, and Boston's lack of a genuine creator was felt throughout the night. Rather than their fluid ball and player movement,