The Celtics have reached the end of the road.
With a 97-87 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the C's have officially bowed out of the race to capture Banner 18 in 2011. After training camp, preseason, a grueling regular season and nine tough playoff games, the season is over.
But our postseason speculation is just beginning.
NESN.com Celtics reporter Evans Clinchy is here to answer all your questions about the C's as we reflect on the 2010-11 season. Looking for an explanation of the team's demise? Wondering about the outlook for the rest of the playoffs, sans Boston? Ready to look ahead to next season? Whatever the question, Evans has answers.
Leave your question for Evans Clinchy's mailbag in the comments section below, send them to him via Twitter, or send them here. Evans will pick a few questions to answer every week. Be sure to check back to see if your question was answered by Evans.