Celtics Eye Championship After Successful Year
The Boston Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs on New Year’s Eve, capping what was undoubtedly a successful year for the organization. But we all know something was missing. Boston won 68 games in 2023, but again failed to raise the 18th banner at TD Garden.
This has become the script in recent years, with the first and last part of the year filled with Celtic wins, while those middle months contain heartbreaking losses. Hopefully, the C’s have reached a turning point, though, as Sunday’s celebration serves as a checkpoint where Boston can celebrate its progress toward its ultimate goal. “New Year’s is one of my favorite holidays,” Celtics wing Jaylen Brown told NBC Sports Boston. “It’s like the end and the beginning at the same time.
You can leave your stuff, but also show what you want in the future. I’m excited. I’m excited for us, we’re playing great basketball and we’re on a roll. “I definitely see where we can improve as a team, as a unit – chemistry, toughness, mentality. I like the direction we’re going.
It’s definitely been a good year for Celtics basketball. The Celtics’ Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Miami Heat was devastating, especially given the circumstances. It was enough to influence Boston director of basketball operations Brad Stevens to make some changes, all of which seem like the kind of moves that could be part one of an NBA Finals documentary. It has been quite a good start to the 2023-24 season and there is no doubt that the back half will be full of exciting moments. It’s just time for the Celtics to finish their job.
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