Boston lost in the NBA Finals and its president of basketball operations feels a better start to the season would have helped.

Boston turned its season around in January, but fell back into some bad habits against Golden State.

A strong start for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics looked so promising, but it all went downhill from there.

Boston jumped ahead 14-2 before allowing a 52-25 Golden State run in the first half, then couldn’t rally all the way back and the Warriors win the title in six games.

Golden State is in on the verge of another NBA title, but Boston has played its best when facing elimination.

Boston has already played in two seven-game series and fatigue seems to be a factor in a Game 5 loss.

Andrew Wiggins delivers the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds for the Warriors.

Even outstanding defense sometimes isn’t enough against Golden State’s Stephen Curry, who scored 43 points in Game 4.

Tatum struggled down the stretch in Boston’s Game 4 loss to Golden State, scoring just three points in the fourth quarter.

The Celtics were bigger, stronger, faster and tougher in the 116-110 win in Game 3, giving them a 2-1 lead in the series.