Prior to the All-Star break, the Boston Celtics were one of the hottest teams in the NBA, as they won 10 of their last 12 contests — closing out this stretch with a huge win over the star-studded Los Angeles Clippers.
Post the midseason festivities, the team’s winning ways have managed to continue, as they are 3-1 since returning to action, and have looked just as fiery of a squad even without franchise point guard Kemba Walker in the lineup (sidelined due to a lingering knee issue).
Hell, their one loss against the Lakers is as asterisk deserving as any.