Here’s a head-scratcher for ya.
Through 17 games this season-to-date, Boston’s opponent has recorded more successful Field Goals in no less than ELEVEN of them … Coach Joe’s crew has “out-FGed” only the Sixers, Knicks, Pistons (twice), Nuggets and Hawks.
Yet, they’ve earned a league-best 13 victories through 35 “playing” dates. Go figure, huh?
The Celts’ 84% accuracy (No. 2 in the league) from the foul line certainly helps, but the boys take and make less than one more FT per game than their adversaries. The difference in “Free Throw Conversions” (i.e. trips to the foul line) is likewise minimal (a mere +9 for the season).