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Celtics Quiet Doubters with Midseason Surge and Statement Win Over Cavaliers
The Boston Celtics may have had the NBA fooled for a while, but their recent play suggests they’re every bit the contender we expected them to be.
After hovering around .500 from Thanksgiving through mid-January, Boston seemed to drift out of the championship conversation. However, since that rough stretch, the Celtics have flipped the switch, returning to a dominant form that has them on pace to win around 60 games—right in line with preseason expectations.
The defining moment of this resurgence came earlier this month when the Celtics dismantled the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on their home floor at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. That win served as a loud and clear reminder: when Boston is locked in, they can handle any team in the league.
The “Backyard Buckets” YouTube channel recently broke down the Celtics’ ability to shift into high gear when it matters most. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into this phenomenon, check out their latest analysis.
For even more Celtics coverage, be sure to follow New England-based podcasts like How Bout Them Celtics, First to the Floor, and Celtics Lab—all available on the CLNS Media network.
