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Early thoughts on the Celtics, including a bench that’s a work in progress

After three games and three victories in the season, Celtics fans should have but three requests of their remodeled and reloaded team:

1. Stay healthy.

2. Just stay healthy.

3. Please stay healthy.

With 3.7 percent of the schedule played, the truth is already obvious, inspiring, and just slightly nerve-wracking. The Celtics are built to win the elusive Banner 18 this season. Their core — Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Al Horford — is the most talented and well-rounded top six in the league.

More importantly, they fit.