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How this year’s Celtics team stacks up to last season’s team through the first month of play

The first full month of the NBA season is down, and the Celtics look the part of a team that’s attempting to win a second straight title.

Boston has gotten off to a 16-3 start as November concludes, winning its seventh straight game on Friday night. With their win over the Bulls, the Celtics sit just a half-game back of the Cavaliers for first place in the Eastern Conference and for the best record in the league ahead of their matchup on Sunday.

While the Celtics are off to a hot start, there are a couple of things that are a little bit different about the way they’re finding success this season.