Boston’s stars may not like what they see in the mirror, but it’s long past time for a reckoning

The team as currently constructed likely has a handful of games to prove it can get past this extended rut.

Asked what needs to change for the Boston Celtics after an embarrassing loss to an injury-depleted Minnesota Timberwolves squad on the road last Monday night, and two of the strongest voices on the roster had significantly different views.

Both star forward Jaylen Brown and veteran big man Al Horford were asked by the press postgame about how to grow from such a cratered opportunity, with the latter calling for a much-needed reckoning while the former seemed to still believe there’s an internal gear that can be reached to solve things. And while we do believe Brown and his fellow All-Star forward can indeed rise to new levels, it was the veteran’s perspective that rang true about what needs to happen to enact lasting change.

“It’s being consistent,” explained Horford. “It’s just continuing to be consistent and solid.”