NBA Power Rankings: The Only Team That Can Spoil A Cavs-Warriors Rematch

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The Celtics have the 3rd best defense, only below the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors, in the NBA. While their offense is cringe-worthy at times, their defense has been enough to string wins together for this team, and most recently.

If Boston makes a move at the NBA trade deadline, this could transform into one really scary team in April and May.

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Boston Celtics (18-13)

Last week: 4-0
Last rank: 16


After dropping three-straight games the last time we looked at Boston, the Celtics won four-straight games this past week. How does this team keep winning, you ask? Well, Brad Stevens and his troops are getting it done on the defensive end.

The Celtics have the 3rd best defense, only below the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors, in the NBA. While their offense is cringe-worthy at times, their defense has been enough to string wins together for this team, and most recently.

If Boston makes a move at the NBA trade deadline, this could transform into one really scary team in April and May.

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