The Celtics rolled to one of the best point per possession offensive seasons in NBA history this year. Jayson Tatum averaged 30 points per game for the first time in team history. Jaylen Brown took steps. Their depth surpassed any rival team in the league, winning numerous games without multiple starters and pushing healthier teams in others. They won 57 games, clinched the No. 2 seed and might chart the most favorable path to a title in the league.
What’s not to love?
As Boston begins its push for Banner 18 this spring, maybe it’s the stunning result that ended last postseason after this team appeared to emerge as the best in the NBA.