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Two old foes with losing records get together on the Red Auerbach court on Friday night in Boston.Were not the hardest playing team (anymore), Boston guard Isaiah Thomas told reporters after the Celtics second straight blowout loss Wednesday night. Thats what made us good, is us playing harder than other teams, being scrappier, getting all the loose balls. Rebounds dont come to us no more because were not playing hard.The Celtics, who face the New York Knicks in a battle of 3-4 teams Friday night, have been dealing with serious injuries, but got off to a 3-1 start before the early season roof caved in.Playing without Al Horford and Jae Crowder, Boston has dropped three straight but thats not the worst part of it. In the three games, at Cleveland, at home against the Denver Nuggets and at Washington, the Celtics have allowed an average of 123 points -- certainly not the kind of defense coach Brad Stevens is looking for.And they have been dominated on the boards. At one point in Wednesdays game, radio color commentator Cedric Maxwell screamed, How about a rebound? Geeeeee. The Wizards had 19 offensive boards in that game.The Celtics were outscored 24-23 by one player -- Emmanuel Mudiay -- in the first quarter as Denver hung 42 points on them in the first 12 minutes. The Celtics then scored eight points in the first quarter at Washington, where they were blown out from the start.All this from a team projected into the mix for the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference.There have also been injuries to Marcus Smart and Kelly Olynyk, but the Celtics won without Smart. They NEED Horford, who is making his way back from a concussion, and Crowder (sprained ankle) to be a complete team.Horford was cleared to return to practice Thursday. He worked out lightly and is not expected to play Friday, even though its a possibility -- while Crowder is said to be about a week away.He is progressing. Hes feeling a lot better, Stevens said of HorfordThe Knicks got to their 3-4 record with a home win over the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night -- and they came from 14 points down in the first half to do it.Like the Celtics, the Knicks, who open a two-game road trip Friday night, have had all kinds of defensive problems. Wednesday, they held an opponent under 100 for the first time this season.We did a much better job controlling the paint, said Carmelo Anthony, who got hot in the third quarter to help put his team ahead. The first half they were getting too much access. We made that adjustment. It was night and day from the first half to the second half.While the Celtics have been dealing with injuries, the Knicks have been a work in progress after getting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah.The Knicks are 28th in the NBA in defensive efficiency, but the Celtics are 30th and last. 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With the play-off race heating up, Neil and Jeff assess the head coaches under pressure to deliver. Inside the Huddle 16/11 Neil Reynolds and Jeff Reinebold discuss the week 10 action, as well as making picks for week 11. Head coach Chip Kelly joined the 49ers after three years in Philadelphia Chip Kelly - San Francisco 49ersIts so early on, and management know they have a depleted roster. I think there were low expectations in this first year, and some changes to come, but I dont think it will be him. - JeffTheyre still paying Jim Tomsula, they dont want to be paying Chip Kelly and a new coach as well. - NeilVerdict: Safe Jaguars coach Gus Bradley has struggled to turn the franchise around in his three seasons as head coach Gus Bradley - Jacksonville JaguarsEn fuego. For those of us who speak Spanish, that means on fire! - JeffVerdict: Hot Jeff Fisher gave up six draft picks to get quarterback Jared Goff, but has yet to play him Jeff Fisher - Los Angeles RamsThere were rumours in weeks two and three that Fisher had signed a contract extension, and the Rams are waiting for the right time to announce it. Surely they would have announced it by now?Weve talked about the handling of Jared Goff, but theres something thats not right with this team at the moment - NeilThis one will be interesting to see how it plays out. Offensively theyre not very good, and when everyone anticipated them to be a team that could run the ball well, that hasnt materialised at all. - JeffVerdict: Warm/Hot The Green Bay Packers have struggled this season, leaving Mike McCarthy under pressuree Mike McCarthy - Green Bay PackersWhen youve got talent on your roster, and youre going through a three-game losing slump, the worst thing is they dont look fired up.dddddddddddd. - NeilWhen your quarterback comes out and says we lacked juice, which means youre not emotionally ready to play, combine with how they started against Tennessee, those are both indications that youve got a football team not ready to play. - JeffVerdict: Warm Marvin Lewis is the second-longest serving head coach currently in the NFL, behind Bill Belichick Marvin Lewis - Cincinnati BengalsThe Bengals arent playing at a level they need to play. Against the Giants the offence was based on trick plays, and once that wore off, the Giants had their way with them. They have got some really good players on defence but with discipline issues that continue to haunt them, all of these go back to the head coach. - JeffVerdict: Warm, but could get hot Hue Jackson and the Cleveland Browns have started again and must be patient to see rewards Hue Jackson - Cleveland BrownsI think hes safe right now. They understand they have a depleted roster, and theyre trying to put together a core group of players and change the culture. Its a long haul fix. - JeffOver the coming years, we will put the whole Browns management group on notice - a new approach in Cleveland, building from the start. But I cant trust the management until theres a new alternative at quarterback. - NeilVerdict: Safe... for now Jeff Reinebold believes Jets head coach Todd Bowles is dealing with the pressure of the New York media Todd Bowles - New York JetsThat seat can get hot real fast with the way the New York media work. This is a difficult one because they came to within a game of the play-offs, followed by an acrimonious contract negotiation with your quarterback who now isnt playing well. That can lead to cracks in the organisation.I think Bowles is doing a great job living in the fish bowl that is New York City and the constant criticism you get in the media there. - JeffVerdict: WarmYou can follow the results of all the coaches and their teams on NFL Redzone, live on Sky Sports Mix from 6pm every Sunday. Also See: NFL week ten highlights Be a part of our Thanksgiving audience! WATCH: NFL funnies and fails NFL Week 10 Pick Six ' ' '