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Criticism of the Boston Celtics was abundant as they squandered their substantial lead. They opted for a three-pointer-heavy approach when they should have been playing it safe. The underlying notion was clear: the Celtics did not sufficiently respect their opponents, leading to a decision-making lapse that ultimately cost them the game. This lack of respect echoed into the efforts of teams like the Jets, where similar patterns of underestimation led to unfavorable outcomes.