"The first month of a Celtics season that no one knew what to expect has been pretty uneven. As the first month of the 2025-26 NBA season is in the books, the Celtics are 8-7 on the year, riding a three-game winning streak ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Nets. This is actually Boston's second three-game win streak this season, but their first one came after they lost three games to open the year."
"96.4: As the rest of the league plays at a quicker pace, the Celtics' pace has remained the same. They're averaging 96.4 possessions per 48 minutes this year, which is last in the league. They trail the Heat by nearly 10 possessions per game. While playing at a quicker pace could be more beneficial for the Celtics, their tempo might be why they've remained relatively healthy."
The Celtics opened the 2025-26 season unevenly and currently sit 8-7, riding a three-game winning streak. The team lost Jayson Tatum to injury and lost several offseason contributors including Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet. Boston is last in the league in pace at 96.4 possessions per 48 minutes, trailing the Heat by nearly ten possessions, which may correlate with fewer injuries. The offense has performed well, posting a 118 offensive rating that ranks sixth in the NBA, helping to replace much of the scoring lost from departed players.
Read at Boston.com
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