The rebuilding days in Boston, while short, seem to be over, as the Celtics have risen back near the top of the Eastern Conference.
Behind third-year head coach Brad Stevens, Boston has righted the ship since a mediocre 19-19 start had them in the middle of the pack in the East. Since January 13, the Celtics have gone 19-7, including two separate five-game winning streaks and a 13-0 record at home.
Upping the Tempo
Boston’s success can be attributed to running the third-fastest Pace in the league, 98.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and having the fourth-most efficient defense in the league, 102.