[Saba Sports News] The Boston Celtics topped the NBA in dominant fashion last season, handily winning a league-best 64-18 regular-season record and 16-3 in the playoffs. This summer, the Celtics retained the title squad, so they are regarded as the new season’s top title favorites.
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The Celtics started the season on a high note, going 8-2 despite the absence of Kristaps Porziņģis and the absence of Jaylen Brown for four games. As long as the team stays healthy, they’ll be very scary in the playoffs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, however, appear to be a serious rival to the Celtics. Cleveland, unbeaten in the absence of Max Strus, started the season with 11 straight wins and 138 points in 11 games, showing strong competitiveness. Cleveland’s outstanding performance will undoubtedly pose a challenge to the Celtics.