Tried to wash out the taste of the Celtics' devastating 44-point loss to the Cavs from yesterday... and this mean-spirited, unrealistic, and unfunny 'comedy' only made it worse. A talented cast, authentic NBA integration, and a potentially fascinating premise are wasted on the unlikable characters and overused cliches. As a lifelong Celtics fan, I thought maybe I'd be able to appreciate this movie - but it doesn't do the city of Boston any favors. An unfortunately LAME film.
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