"When we played them a month ago, I was just blown away by how good they were. Every team has a different set of circumstances. The Celtics sure aren't used to being an afterthought and they kind of were before the season with Jayson's injury and the departures of Kristaps and Al Horford."
"I think that time without the expectations really gave them a chance to play their younger guys, to kind of lay in the weeds a little bit. Nobody was really talking about them and that's kind of a nice position to be in when you're used to being the favorite year after year."
The Boston Celtics have positioned themselves as top Eastern Conference contenders during the regular season, exceeding expectations despite early setbacks. Jayson Tatum's injury forced the team to develop younger wings and role players, creating unexpected depth. With Tatum's return, the Celtics strengthened their roster significantly. Warriors coach Steve Kerr, a nine-time NBA champion, praised the Celtics' quality and called them championship favorites. The team capitalized on playing without championship pressure, allowing younger players to gain valuable experience and confidence. This combination of developed youth and Tatum's return has created a deeper, more formidable roster than initially anticipated.
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