LOS ANGELES, CA -- The Celtics have now lost back to back games out West following their 113-93 loss to the LA Clippers on Monday night. CLNS Media's Bobby Manning discusses Boston's recent skid and why they are missing Al Horford and Robert Williams. Take full control of your subscriptions with Rocket Money.

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The Celtics’ formally announced the change via their Twitter, with quotes from both Ainge and Stevens. Ainge said the past 18 years have been a “thrill of a lifetime,” while Stevens was quoted saying that he is “excited to tackle this new role.” Stevens will help lead the search to find the next head coach of the Boston Celtics.

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The Celtics travel to Brooklyn tonight with their season on the line. Brooklyn took a 3-1 series lead in Game 4, and the C’s hope to fight back tonight. Kemba Walker and Robert Williams remain unlikely to play in tonight’s game. Both are listed as doubtful on the Celtics’ injury report.

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Boston was without Kemba Walker and Robert Williams, and with the Nets shooting 59.3% from deep on the game, the Celtics couldn’t keep up. Following the game, a fan in the crowd threw a water bottle at Kyrie Irving as he was exiting the floor and going down the tunnel. The fan was identified, arrested, and banned for life from TD Garden.

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Alongside Jaylen Brown, Kemba Walker, and Robert Williams both find themselves listed on tonight’s injury report. Walker is questionable while dealing with a bone bruise on his knee, while Williams is listed as doubtful due to a sprained ankle he suffered last game.

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Jayson Tatum led the way with yet another 50-point performance, dominating the offensive side of the floor. Marcus Smart added 23 points, while Tristan Thompson put up a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds.

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After going down 0-2, the C’s hope the energy from their fans can help build them back up. Tristan Thompson was asked about the Nets beating up on Jayson Tatum in the first two games. He talked about the need for more energy and more physicality tonight.

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Rachel Nichols asked Irving about his experiences in Boston, referencing TD Garden and playing in front of the fans. Irving was quoted saying that “hopefully we can just keep it about basketball” and “hopefully there’s no belligerence or racism from the crowd.”

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Jayson Tatum finished the game with only nine points. He left the game in the third quarter after being poked in the eye by Kevin Durant. Brad Stevens commented on his status in his postgame press conference.

The Celtics now travel back to Boston for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Game 3 takes place this Friday, May 28th. Tip-off is set for 8:30 PM on TNT.

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Outside of the expected absence of Jaylen Brown, Boston has a clean injury report. Robert Williams is expected to be all systems go for this evening’s matchup. Brad Stevens spoke in his pregame press conference about the adjustments needed by Boston going into tonight’s matchup:

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