The Boston Celtics are the defending champions that have all the pieces back from that title run. They are 2nd in the East and well positioned to make another title run this spring.
The Boston Celtics are a complete mess right now. Inconsistency, lack of effort, and the focus of a 2nd grader with ADHD have plagued the team for well over a month.
Both things can be true!
I get that people like to argue online. It is a pastime that (frankly) has benefited this blog to no end. So, by all means, carry on carrying on.