The Boston Celtics were one of the best fundamentally sound defensive teams in the NBA this past season. They allowed 102.5 points per game (13th in the league) but always forced their opponents to take shots. They ranked in the top-ten in field-goal percentage defense and top-five in three-point percentage defense. Their fast-paced offense allowed more shots for their opponents and gave them more chances to score.
The Celtics were one of the shortest teams in the league so they ranked near the bottom in blocks per game. Although, their guard play forced many turnovers as the Celtics averaged 9.