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Boston Celtics: 3 reasons for optimism after first month of the season

By Rudi Richards

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrate after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at TD Garden on December 23, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty-Pool/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrate after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at TD Garden on December 23, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty-Pool/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics haven’t had the most straightforward start to the 2020-21 season. But, then again, neither has any other organization in the league. With the ongoing pandemic taking its toll early on this season, many players have missed games due to health and safety protocols, which has resulted in various games being suspended.

The Celtics currently sit in the fourth position in the NBA’s Eastern Conference standings, possessing an 8-6 record. It’s still very early on in the season and, as anticipated, there is plenty of work for this team to do in order to compete with the big boys in the league.

The team began the season with Kemba Walker sidelined due to his knee problems, which left the rest of the squad with plenty to do out on the court. This did, however, allow first-year guard Payton Pritchard an opportunity to make a name for himself – which he did. The Celtics got themselves a huge win on opening night over the Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Things are looking up for the Boston Celtics at the one-month mark

Since then there’ve been plenty of blips and plenty of positive occurrences, and plenty of canceled games. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has missed the last four games, and his return will be a most welcomed one. With the way Jaylen Brown has played through the first 15 games of the season, these two could fastly become one of the premier duos in all of basketball.

There’s a long way to go this season, and that’s a good thing for the Celtics. There’s time to get better which will give the Celtics a realistic shot at competing for the Larry O’Brien trophy again come the playoffs. We’ve seen plenty to get frustrated about, but we’ve also seen many sparks. Here, we’re going to take a look at the top three reasons to be optimistic about this Celtics side, and this Celtics season.

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