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Boston Celtics
Overall: 57 Title track: 24 Ownership: 48 Coaching: 17 Players: 34 Fan relations: 51 Affordability: 70 Stadium experience: 68 Bang for the buck: 109 Change from last year: +9
The Celtics, after a second-half surge to the playoffs last season, are trending upward -- on the court and in the Ultimate Standings.