In the age of technology and numbers, we see tons of stats thrown around about how good teams are. However, one of the more accurate statistics is ESPN's BPI, or basketball power index, in which team strength is analyzed on a daily basis to predict future play.
Well, Boston is a BPI darling right now, per Chris Forsberg of ESPN:
Celtics (37-25) with 20 games to go. BPI projections:
• 49.2 wins
• 90.1% homecourt
• 64% 3rd seed
• 33% ECF
• 16% Finals
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