The Boston Celtics struggled to a split on their two game road trip against bad Eastern Conference teams. The absence of Isaiah Thomas was obvious as Boston tried to score down the stretch against Philadelphia. The NBA continue to receive bad coverage over the resting of players and will need to find a solution next season.

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