Celts are Faders

DOWNHILL AFTER THE HALF

USA TODAY The Boston Celtics' slide began in late December. In 10 of their 13 losses since then, they have blown leads going into the second half: Opponent Halftime Final at L.A. Clippers Led 48-46 Lost 92-90 at Golden State Led 58-57 Lost 103-99 at Atlanta Led 45-39 Lost 93-85 Atlanta Led 55-46 Lost 102-96 Dallas Led 50-41 Lost 99-90 at Detroit Led 56-48 Lost 92-86 at Orlando Led 51-40 Lost 96-94 L.A. Lakers Led 52-47 Lost 90-89 Orlando Led 51-40 Lost 96-89 New Orleans Led 55-43 Lost 93-85 Average Led by 7.4 Lost by 5.3