For all the hype that was surrounding the Boston Celtics to begin the season, they’ve somewhat disappointed this season. After getting off to a hot 3-1 start, the Celtics have dropped two-straight games.
In fairness, the Celtics only have one really bad loss so far – against the Denver Nuggets. However, it’s still not great. Perhaps most concerning, the Celtics are still getting beaten up on the boards. They’re the third worst team in the NBA in rebounding and the second-worst team (statistically) in defensive rating.
The only saving grace for the Celtics this season has been their second-ranked offense. Can they afford to lean on that for an entire season, though?