Far too often the Celtics have been getting off to slow starts, digging early holes they've been unable to climb out of.
Donny Marshall says the Celtics need to start dictating the pace of games the way they did Saturday night against the 76ers.
It's more than just a style of play, Marshall says it's about going out and earning some respect.
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The Celtics earned some of that on Saturday night, but one night isn't enough to define a season. The C's will need to show more of the same tenacity on a more consistent basis.