As we enter the season’s final quarter, the Celtics are 43-18, snug as a bug in the East’s second seed. Boston can’t catch Cleveland, and although they’re only three games ahead of New York for the second seed, they also have a significantly easier remaining schedule than the Knicks.
But that doesn’t mean the Celtics can afford to rest on their respective laurels. The end of the season provides time for every player to show progress; here’s what they should work on.
Jayson Tatum — Take it easy
Tatum had a blistering February, averaging 28 points, 8.