 Complete the following phrase:  Celtics head coach Jim OBrien resigned after a 2224 start to the season. He was replaced by John Carroll for the remainder of the season. However, the Celtics would lose 12 of their first 13 games under Carroll. When General Manager Danny Ainge stated that the Celtics would be better off missing the playoffs, the statement seemed to motivate the team as they posted a 95 record in March. The Celtics, despite finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division with a low 3646 record, qualified for the playoffs as the number 8 seed first NBA team to reach the playoffs with below .500 record since the 199697 Los Angeles Clippers which was also swept by the Utah Jazz that postseason. They were swept in four games by the Indiana Pacers in the opening round. Pierce was selected for the 