The Boston Celtics spacing is one of the best in league history since Brad Stevens went all-in in the summer of 2023 and traded for Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. With these changes to the roster, Joe Mazzulla and his coaching staff designed elite spacing. Thanks to multiple players who can shoot from deep and attack the rim off the dribble, the Celtics stretch defenses and force them to pick between two poisons—help and leave the three-point line open, or stay home and get beaten one-on-one.
Yet, throughout this season, the spacing has been less unrelenting.