The Celtics are turning all kinds of heads as they blitz through the NBA with a league-best 21-5 record. They’re also fresh off a dominant 125-98 win over the Suns that wasn’t as close as the score seemed. Boston led Phoenix by as many as 45 points at multiple points in the third quarter, prompting both coaches to send in their bench players.
But the C’s are clearly at the top of the league as they look to get back to the NBA Finals. The early returns keep impressing — and those around the league have noticed. Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson is one of those believers as he praised the Celtics after their win over the Suns.
“The Boston Celtics are undeniably the best team in the NBA!!” Johnson tweeted after the game. “They had a 45 point lead in the 3rd quarter tonight against the Suns and the Suns have the best record in the West!”
It isn’t just the Celtics who are starting to rack up the accolades. Jayson Tatum is firmly in the running for MVP as analysts have also called him the frontrunner for the award. Charles Barkley praised Tatum, though he did hilariously forget his name during a segment for NBA on TNT.
As long as the Celtics keep winning, the attention will continue to come. But there are few around the league who can deny their early-season success. There are other talented teams around the league, but the C’s are running circles around the NBA with their offense and improving defense.
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