Why are the Boston Celtics unquestionably the top NBA team?

With an incredible 22-6 record that leads the league in winning percentage and the third-best offence, fourth-best defence, and second-best net rating in the NBA, the Boston Celtics have become a dominant force in the league this season.

With his flexibility on both sides of the floor, Kristaps Porzingis has added a new dimension to the squad.For the Celtics, Derrick White has been a revelation, contributing on both ends of the court and taking a step towards All-Star status. He is an important player for Boston because of his increased shooting and defensive prowess. After initially having trouble shooting, the Celtics bench has improved because to the vital help of guys like Sam Hauser, Al Horford, and Payton Pritchard.

The host of the podcast “The Alley-Oop with Ryan Blackburn,” who goes by the same name, recently had a conversation with Celtics writer Dan Greenberg on the team’s early success in the 2023–24 NBA season.