Alright guys, buckle up because today we’re diving deep into the Celtics’ wild ride last season. Seriously, I got hooked watching some of their late-game magic and just had to figure out how they ended up with that shiny record. Started simple, pulled up the trusty league standings page.
The First Shocker
Right off the bat, seeing that number for total wins blew my mind a bit. Remember last season? Had some doubts lingering, questions about toughness. Looking at the W column, that was a statement right there. Way better than I expected honestly.
Digging into How They Got There
Couldn’t just stop at the overall number. Needed to know the how. Went hunting for specifics:
- That unbeaten run they went on early? Crazy stuff. Felt like every other day they were finding a way to claw back late. Textbook examples of not giving up.
- Then flipped it around to see the losses. Sure, everyone drops some, but pinpointing when and who to was key. Helped understand where they stumbled.
- Found the killer stat – their winning percentage against the big dogs, the other contenders. That’s where the rubber meets the road. Shows if they’re just beating up weaker teams or actually competing with the best. Numbers didn’t lie here.
- Scrolled way down looking for those clutch moments, the final five minutes of tight games. Found it. Their success rate in those pressure cookers was seriously impressive. Big shots, key stops – found a pattern.
The Money Moment That Summed It All Up
All those stats painted a picture, but one game kept popping into my head while I was doing this. Remember that comeback against the Warriors? Down by what felt like a million points in the third? Totally wrote them off, switched tabs to something else. Came back later and nearly fell off my chair seeing the final score. They somehow dug out of that hole and won. That single game? Pure Celtics season energy right there – resilience personified.
So What’s the Verdict?
Putting all these pieces together – the overall win count, the streaks, the losses against certain teams, absolutely demolishing other contenders, and those clutch moments – it clicked. This wasn’t a fluke season. The record tells a story about a tough team built to grind through the long haul and handle pressure when the lights are brightest. That comeback against Golden State? That’s the season in microcosm. Hard work digging through the numbers paid off – got the proof right there.
