he Celtics offered familiar refrains in their postgame analysis. They didn't execute late in the game. They went away from the running game. They didn't take advantage of opportunities down the stretch. They let the Raptors steal momentum when it mattered.

Every loss seems to highlight similar shortcomings. Last night, the Celtics fell to the Raptors, 91-89, squandering a 9-point, fourth-quarter lead and an opportunity to snap their losing streak, which now stands at three games.