The Boston Celtics are off to a red hot start this year. Their record stands at 8-1 after a Monday night victory over the Dallas Mavericks, placing them atop the league leader board. Boston’s early-season success has been boosted a bit by a relatively soft schedule, but its effectiveness remains impressive nonetheless.
The Celtics have already logged wins over the Bucks, Raptors, and Spurs, all of which profile as legitimate contenders to make the playoffs, and seize a championship in the case of Milwaukee.
That Boston has been competitive isn’t surprising.