The Celtics stood in a familiar place from one a year ago. They were the top team in the East and in the league and shot better than any rival through their 5-0 start.
The Celtics have generated quality shots, carved out an offensive rebounding niche and kept their turnovers relatively low. A high three-point volume as a percentage of their total field goal attempts and efficiency (38.9%) had driven their No. 1 offense. Only the Clippers matched Boston’s 59 eFG% through Monday. Slippage in shooting and other areas dropped them to No. 6 in offense (117.