Following the 114-97 win over Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics sit 1st in the Eastern Conference with the last 10 games record of 8 wins and 2 defeats. They have been extremely exciting this year and enroute to one of their best home runs of all time.
Celtics is currently on the top of their game
The Boston Celtics won the 5 game homestand against New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. It serves as a great moment as they exacted revenge against the Knicks, Cavaliers and Magic, who were the ones who took the season series from them last year. Celtics are currently in the best form in a while with 20 wins out of 25. A good record and top of the table will give them immense confidence and boost over the next few matches.
Celtics sweep the 5-game homestand against the three teams that won the season series from them last year (NY, Cleveland, Orlando)
21 straight wins at home and their next 3 at the Garden?
Dec. 27 Vs. Detroit (1-12 road)
Dec. 28 Vs. Toronto (3-8 road)
Jan. 5 Vs. Utah (2-12 road) pic.twitter.com/oYMJL2kJC1— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) December 17, 2023
Top players leading the charge
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford have been key for Celtics in their exceptional campaign. They have been ranked in the top 100 of The Ringer’s (@ringernba on Twitter) annual list of top 100 players of the 2023-24 season and top 125 of the Athletic’s (@TheAthleticNBAÂ on Twitter) annual list of top 125 players of the 2023-24 season.
Home Win Streak: Boston Celtics
This takes the Celtics to one of the most memorable runs of all time. With 21 consecutive home victories, it is the joint 3rd longest home win streak. Another win would take them to the 3rd position, pushing past their 1980-81 record. The records that are further set are the 38 match home win streak in 1985-86 and 33 match home win streak in 1986-97.
Upcoming Fixtures
The upcoming matches of Boston Celtics are at TD Garden are against Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz. Pistons sit at the last position – 15th in the Eastern Conference, Raptors 11th in the Eastern Conference and Jazz 12th in the Western Conference. With all of them sitting in the bottom halves of the table, it seems like the Celtics will extend their streak by 3 more wins.
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