The answers all along were pretty simple. For most of the season, the Celtics have been unhealthy in the most Celtics ways possible, as they’ve missed the most games to COVID-related health and safety protocols by an enormous margin. The issues with the offense have mostly been systemic rather than individuals with high turnovers, low free throws, low efficiency, and generally low everything. Until now!
Turnovers
Following the team’s win over the Lakers and road trip three-game sweep, the Celtics rank 17th in turnovers committed. Their 14.1 turnovers per game is notably better than earlier in the season, even if it still ranks them in the bottom half of the league.