The Celtics won 107-105 against the Timberwolves on November 24, their last meeting. After a two-game skid, the Celtics bounced back with a blowout win against the Pacers. After the Pacers handed Boston a 123-114 loss on Sunday, the Celtics bounced back with their second blowout win in three games.

Is it much ado about nothing, given the team seems to be treating him with kid gloves during the regular season?

The Boston Celtics have been in a rut. They've lost three of their last four games, but on Tuesday, they'll look to head into the new year on the right foot. The Celtics will take on the Toronto Raptors on New Year's Eve,