The Boston Celtics were defeated in overtime by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, their first setback of the NBA’s 2023-24 season, sparking concerns about the team’s ability against better opponents.

Despite a great first-half performance from All-NBA Boston forward Jayson Tatum, the Celtics struggled with turnovers and execution in overtime. The Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards stole the show with his outstanding effort, leading his side to a decisive victory with 38 points. The Celtics’ reliance on isolation plays and lack of bench scoring were also issues, as the team’s shooting percentages plummeted, with one-on-one battles accounting for the majority of their offense. The Celtics’ small bench and absence of key players hampered their performance even more.

How concerned should Celtics fans be about the defeat? The hosts of the CLNS Media podcast “Garden Report” weigh in below.