Jayson Tatum says the Celtics deserved to be booed

Two weeks ago, the Celtics were 21-5 and seemed to be a level above the NBA bye.

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Considering Boston it's a mind-blowing late-game comeback from a six-game losing streak.

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Boston reached a new low in the first half of its 117-112 loss to the Pacers on Wednesday night in Boston.

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The Celtics fell behind as low as 30 after a mediocre first half performance.

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They came together to make things interesting in the fourth sector, but the deficit became too difficult to overcome.

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Loud boos from the outfield crowd were heard for the first time this season.

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After back-to-back home losses to the Orlando Magic, Jayson Tatum said he believed he deserved the rough treatment.

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“We got booed, you never want to do this,” Tatum said. "Exactly. But it's about how we get better.

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