🎙️ Episode 59 of Your Celtics SourceAre the Boston Celtics falling behind the NBA’s elite?With just weeks left before the playoffs, serious concerns are starting to surface—and it goes beyond the box score. From Jayson Tatum’s physical limitations in his return, to defensive issues with Neemias Queta, to offensive spacing problems involving Ugo Gonzalez, this team has real flaws that contenders will exploit.Despite the struggles, there are reasons for optimism. Tatum looks mentally sharp and close physically, but that final step at the rim is still missing—leading to inefficient finishes and impacting the offense. Meanwhile, Boston’s reliance on drop coverage is becoming a major defensive liability, especially against teams that can shoot off screens.Topics Covered:- Jayson Tatum’s return: progress vs. limitations- Neemias Queta and drop coverage concerns- Hugo Gonzalez and the spacing problem- Small-ball solutions with Tatum at the 5- Playoff outlook and seeding race