The Boston Celtics move up to the No. 6 spot in this week's edition of the ESPN NBA Power Rankings. Isaiah Thomas & Co. have their next three games at home before a meeting against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
Here’s what Marc Stein had to say:
"Given that we've been so focused here on records since Jan. 23 because of what the Warriors (13-1) and Blazers (13-2) have achieved in that span, we would be remiss if we didn't point out that the Celtics -- despite standing pat at the trade deadline -- are fourth in the same stretch at 12-4.