Last season, the Celtics acquired Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to create the ultimate spacing. As the season progressed, the Celtics ensured they always had players who could shoot the three and space the floor to open driving lanes. Thanks to that approach, the Celtics excelled at finishing at the rim.
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Indeed, they were one of the best teams—if not the best—at rim efficiency and driving efficiency last season. Thanks to their elite spacing, the Celtics stretched defenses so much that they made life impossible for their opponents.