Let's be honest! Prior to Thanksgiving, most Celtics fans were at least a little skeptical of the outcome of this season. I admit to having a tiny bit of doubt myself. What kept my hopes up was knowing the pieces were in place. Those pieces are now poised for a concerted playoff run.
As of this writing, the Celtics hold first place in Offensive Rating since Thanksgiving. They are also in first place in Net Rating (15.2) in that same period, while maintaining a strong 7th place in Defensive Rating.