In these new 'Green Stats' posts, we'll be using advanced NBA statistics to gauge the level at which our Celtics are playing — relative to their opponents (in each game) and in relation to the rest of the league. The main tools we'll use are the Cs' "per possession" scoring and defensive performance numbers, compared to their opponents' results per game and also to the rest of the league.
Why "per possession" instead of the usual "per game" or "per-minute" stats? Because that is the key to unlocking a HUGE amount of otherwise-hidden information. Why? Because using per-possession stats means we're removing PACE from the numbers we're looking at.