SAN FRANCISCO — The Celtics have hit a slog in their schedule as it’s clear they haven’t been playing their best basketball of late. While they still have the second-best record in the East, they’re just 8-8 over their last 16 games as inconsistencies and other issues have bogged them down.

As badly as Boston has played over parts of December and January, Kerr downplayed any concern. “I wouldn’t worry about the Celtics if I were one of their fans,” Kerr said. “This is normal.” The Celtics built a first-half lead on the back of their defense Monday before running away from the Golden State Warriors for a 125-85 win.

After finally finding a rhythm and winning two consecutive games, the Golden State Warriors ran straight into a brick wall named the Boston Celtics. In a battle against the defending champs in Golden State,