Brian Scalabrine said opponents are no longer scared of the Celtics

The Celtics are facing a concerning stretch as they struggle to maintain their dominance, slipping to second place in the standings and losing seven of their last 14 games. Opponents are no longer afraid of them, as evidenced by losses to sub-.500 teams like the Raptors and the lack of defensive intensity. Formerly feared, the Celtics are now lacking the hard-nosed basketball style that once struck fear in their opponents and are in danger of losing their edge.

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