Prior to the March 11th COVID-19 induced hiatus, the Boston Celtics were in the midst of yet another satisfying campaign. Through 64 games, the shamrocks accumulated a record of 43-21 ranking them third in the Eastern Conference, fifth in the entire league, and, with their win against the Indiana Pacers on March 10th, headed to their sixth straight postseason appearance.
The team’s individual players also got much praise throughout the season, with numerous ballers achieving career-best status. Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum were selected to this past February’s All-Star game — Kemba’s fourth, Tatum’s first. Jaylen Brown was an arguable All-Star snub and Marcus Smart is continuing his sound progression forward, posting career highs all across the board and has some buzzing about his candidacy for the Defensive Player of the Year award this season.