The run was brilliant, stirring and nearly successful — the one where the Celtics scored 20 points in a 3:37 fourth-quarter span last night. However, the fact it came after they saw fit to get themselves 26 points in arrears to the Knicks helped complete the trip to a critical conclusion. “The Run” is over. As they left the floor last night, the Celtics had completed Year 6 of a three-year plan, having sipped every last bit of sunlight from their window of opportunity. Following the 88-80 loss, Doc Rivers put his own future with the club into play, and there are major concerns, if not doubts, as to whether Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett will be back. It should be pointed out...
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