Zaslofsky, Stags Beat Celtics (11/13/46)

The Boston Celtics still don't have a win in their inaugural Basketball Association of American season as they lost their fourth straight game tonight. Max Zaslofsky had 16 points for the Chicago Stags as the Celtics went on to lose to them. The Stags broke out to a four point lead in the first quarter but led by just three at the half. The Celtics got run off the court in the third quarter getting outscored 26-18 with Chick Halbert leading the charge. The Celtics fought bravely but couldn't go on an extended run of their own as the Stags took the game 71-61 at Chicago Stadium.

                                                              "You can't beat me" - Zaslofsky

Jackass of the Night is Art Spector. He had more fouls (3) than points (1) in a game decided by 10 points.

                                                                 Jackass Spector

Final Thoughts:

Is it possible for a Celtic to score 20 points just once? In this game Johnny Simmons was the leading scorer with just 14 points. Red Wallace had 12 and Connie Simmons had 10 points. Art Spector having more fouls than points is inexcusable. Spector, Harold Kottman, Mel Hirsch, Wyndol Gray and Al Brightman had a combined three points. That's simply not going to cut it, no wonder why they haven't won a game yet. Celtics coach Honey Russell can't really do much with the roster he has, thankfully this is just the first season. The Boston Bruins were awful their first season in 1924 and won the Stanley Cup five years later. Hopefully Wyndol Gray and Art Spector can score more points in the next game. The Celtics look for their first win of the season tomorrow night when they travel to St. Louis to play the Bombers. The game begins at St. Louis Arena at 7:00 PM.