ALTHAM - Shot selection. Few other topics generate as much criticism of the Celtics, whether it's Antoine Walker's affinity for 3-pointers or errant jumpers by Kenny Anderson. In the last week, the Celtics' shot selection has been described as ''wild and crazy'' by Milwaukee coach George Karl and ''poor'' by Boston coach Jim O'Brien.

Regardless of how it is described, one point remains clear: It needs to improve for Boston to snap a three-game losing skid. The Green have the second-lowest field goal percentage (41.8 percent) in the league. In their three losses, the Celtics have not shot better than 39 percent. From 3-point range, the team is shooting 35.5 percent.