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One month into the NBA season, the Celtics have a record of 8-8 and sit at the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, just outside of the play-in tournament. There have been a few surprising breakouts and drop-offs that have told a big story in the season. We will go over some key statistics that explain the 2026 Celtics through 1 month.
Key stats
One of the biggest surprises so far has been the team's defense. Losing so many key pieces, with the biggest being the center position, made the defensive personnel look extremely bleak.