Many fans want to understand a question: why are the Celtics in such hot form lately, and how good are the Celtics? In February, the Celtics won 7 and lost 1 to 18.3 points per game, ranking first in the NBA. The Celtics, who had previously beaten the 76ers, won 48 points, equaling the team's all-time away record. The 76ers are no ordinary team. But at the beginning of the season, the Celtics were in a slump for a while. On November 1 last year, the Celtics played seven games and won only two, ranking fourth from the bottom in the East. At that time, the doubts were overwhelming, why the Celtics can now play such a good performance, we analyze from the following angles.
First, the Celtics have a very strong defensive background, and the defense wins the championship. The Celtics have won 17 NBA championships in their military history, and it's impossible for them not to understand that. The Celtics have defended very strongly this season. Rebounds per game and blocks per game are ranked second in the league, and the Celtics have a better lineup, with 5 players defensively coordinating tacit understanding and an average tall body. There are experienced veterans like Horford, and there are young players like Williams, who are incredibly physically talented. The Celtics can slowly fight position warfare offensive and defensive battles, and they can also play unlimited changes of defense and joint defense. They have a lot of defensive means, and as the leader of the team, Tatum is in good defensive form, and he always leads the way in defending. Tatum has a 1-steal 0.7 block per game this season, and he has conceded less than 103 points when he's on the floor. The team also has Smart, a defensive tough guy, who is on the sidelines to boost the morale of the team.
The Celtics' 5-man defense on the court has no obvious loopholes. It's hard for an opponent to grab a point and target it hard. Before the trade deadline, the team also got Spurs guard White, who is also a very tough defensive player. The Celtics' outside defense has taken up a notch.
With Tatum and Brown on the offensive end, the Celtics aren't playing at a fast pace. They often use defense to slow down the pace and cannibalize the opponent, and then use the star's personal ability to win at key moments. Tatum has been in good shape lately, and as long as he is in normal form to lead the team, the probability of the team winning naturally increases.
Another point is overlooked by many people - the Celtics were troubled a lot at the beginning of the season. This kind of trouble mainly comes from the sidelines, such as the absence of multiple main players affected by health and safety agreements, coupled with the run-in of new squads, the addition of new coaches, and the time it takes time for the green shirts to enter the state. No, the team played most of the season in February, knowing how to cooperate and how to maximize the advantage. So their record is getting better and better, and their performance is also very amazing. Of course, the Celtics have also suffered a record dividend in recent times, they have played against teams such as pelicans, pistons, and magic, so victory is certainly not a problem.
The Celtics seized the opportunity without wasting it and played an amazing performance. This season's Celtics have not shown the same cries of championship favorites as the Bulls 76ers, but people should not underestimate this team with good offensive and defensive goals. The Celtics have made the playoffs in the past few seasons and have a lot of experience, and this season's roster has been further polished. Maybe they can be a dark horse in the east. Dear readers, why do you think the Green Shirts have been hot lately? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.