Interesting to see the Celtics topping advanced stats like EPM this season.
Health is the key factor but they look like clearcut statistical favorites in the East right now.
According to Google AI (I'm at work so didn't double check): The combined record of the Boston Celtics' opponents through their first 10 games of the 2026-27 NBA season is 39-61
Seems a bit too early to claim they are clearcut favorites. Let them play a few good teams and win first.
I'm a little skeptical about them as contenders because of how vulnerable the offense is to short-term cold streaks and because the defense is more good than great, but in terms of RS success, the formula looks great again.
Also the East is not particularly intimidating once again. The Knicks are dangerous, but haven't made noticeable improvements. The Sixers are star-powered but very clunky and an Embiid injury away from real trouble. The Pistons are still short on firepower. The Cavs have regressed. The Heat are structurally flawed. The Raptors are a wildcard but still too ungainly.
Topic: Celtics Regular Season Thread 2026-27 (Read 11700 times)