Fansided · Dec 11, 2025
Celtics' secret to success has come with massive underlying change
The Boston Celtics are 4-1 in their last five clutch games, which is a major improvement.
Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images | David Dermer-Imagn ImagesThe Boston Celtics' surge up the standings coincides with a better job closing out games. What makes that even more impressive is that they're doing so against top competition. Most notably, that includes the two teams above them in the East, the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons.