The new NBA season is only 24 hours away for the Boston Celtics, and the hot takes are already flying! Fans are hyped, and one take is setting the bar at an absolutely insane 40-1 home record for the C’s. Talk about dreaming big!
Are We Really Expecting Another Defensive Masterclass?
Look, everyone wants their team to be dominant, but Boston fans are calling for a top-five offensive finish and a top-three defensive finish in 2026-27. Can the Celtics actually pull that off? You’d think that’s a wild take for any team, but when you dig into the numbers from Joe Mazzulla’s time as head coach, it starts to feel… less spicy. Since 2022-23, Mazzulla’s Celtics have *always* finished comfortably inside the top five offensively. We’re talking 2nd, 1st, 2nd, and 2nd over the last four seasons. That’s consistent! And defensively? They’ve ranked 2nd, 2nd, 4th, and 4th. That’s incredibly solid. According to NBA.com, Boston is the *first team since 1977* to finish in the top five on both ends for four consecutive seasons. So, yeah, maybe expecting them to land top three defensively and top five offensively isn’t that much of a stretch for this squad.
Chasing History at TD Garden
Now, going 40-1 at home, *that’s* a take that demands attention! This isn’t just a good home record; it’s a historic one. Over the last four seasons, Boston has been stellar at home, with a 127-37 record, a .774 winning percentage. During their 2023-24 championship season, they went an incredible 37-4 at TD Garden, which was the best home record of any team in the 2020s. But Eaglemike’s take says they’re going to *surpass* that mark and join the legendary 1986 Celtics who also went 40-1 at home. That’s a huge bar!
But here’s why it might actually be possible. This Celtics roster, led by Jayson Tatum, is built to absolutely maul teams every single night. They’ve got options on the bench and depth all over the place. And let’s not forget the added firepower with Paul George bringing even more three-point volume, and Mitchell Robinson attacking the glass on both ends. This squad is optimized for destruction, seriously.
With tangible, real Celtics basketball hitting the court in just a day, the excitement is palpable. It’s a long journey ahead, with Banner 19 as the ultimate goal. The expectations are sky-high, and if they can even come close to these takes, it’s going to be an absolutely wild ride.
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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