Boston falls to the Bucks and Pistons, and the theme stays the same: the margin for error is tiny without Tatum. When the threes go cold and the free throws don’t cash, everything tightens—transition defense slips, late-game execution breaks down, and the lack of a real backup center behind Neemias Queta gets exposed. We break down the crunch-time mistakes, Jaylen Brown’s massive workload (and costly 7-for-14 night at the line), and why the trade deadline should prioritize rim protection. Plus: the latest on Jayson Tatum’s rehab and what “game speed” really means for a February–March return, then a quick stock watch on key Celtics rotation guys.