The Boston Celtics appear to be the greatest club in the NBA at this point in the 2022–23 season. With a record of 30-12, Boston leads the NBA standings by 1.5 games over the Denver Nuggets and is currently enjoying a four-game winning streak. The Celtics are eager to make it back to the Finals after falling to the Golden State Warriors there last summer.
Following Boston’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Jaylen Brown spoke with the media and revealed how the team began this season with one primary focus in mind (via HoopsHype):
“We came into the season with an understanding that we’re trying to get back to where we were last year… The only thing we were focused on is that we lost in the Finals. And that was just at the forefront for us now and at the forefront for us then.”
Jaylen Brown, 26, is in his seventh year in the NBA, all as a member of the Celtics. He’s averaging 27.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks across 40 appearances this season. Brown’s scoring efficiency thus far has been a tale of two proximities. He’s been practically automatic from inside the three-point arc, as he’s converting a career-high 59.5% of his two-point field goals. But it’s been a different story behind the line for Brown. He’s currently hitting just 32.9% of his treys, which is the worst percentage of his career by a wide margin.
So long as the Celtics can stay healthy, this team is primed for a deep playoff run when spring rolls around.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com
