The Boston Celtics concluded the 2025-26 NBA regular season with the league's best record, clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. The team posted a 64-18 record, demonstrating consistency and depth despite facing significant injury challenges.
All-Star forward Jayson Tatum led the team in scoring, averaging over 27 points per game. However, the Celtics' resilience was tested when key contributors like Kristaps PorziΕΔ£is and Jrue Holiday missed stretches of games due to various ailments. The team's bench, including Payton Pritchard and Al Horford, provided crucial minutes to maintain their winning pace.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized defensive execution as the cornerstone of their success, with the team finishing among the top five in defensive rating. As the playoffs begin, the Celtics are considered strong favorites to represent the East in the NBA Finals, aiming to capture their first championship since 2008.
