A look at how a record-setting defense and fast-paced offense are propelling Celtics to new heights.
With three wins in a row, all by 13 +points, against the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets, there is some justifiable buzz surrounding the Boston Celtics. One could easily point to the heart and hustle that the Celtics pride themselves on and how it is an outlier of style in today’s NBA. However, once one scratches beyond the surface, it’s easy to see why this Celtics team is succeeding.
Defense
The Celtics currently are third in the NBA with a Defensive Rating of 96.