In only five words, how would one characterize the Boston Celtics?

In only five words, how would one characterize the Boston Celtics? The phrase he would say, according to Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report, would be “Can the playoffs start already?” It makes sense to ask considering that the club has been concentrating almost exclusively on the postseason this year.

But getting another chance to win in the NBA Finals in 2024 is no easy feat. While they wait for the 2024 NBA Playoffs to arrive, the B/R expert observes that it will be “difficult for the Boston Celtics to find ways to motivate themselves over the final eight weeks of the season.”

They currently sit 8.5 games ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks, who were expected to challenge the Celtics for the top slot, and have a six-game advantage over the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East, according to Swartz.

“This is a veteran-heavy team that needs to focus more on getting into the playoffs healthy and doesn’t need many more regular-season reps together,” he continues.

As the top team in the NBA so far, Boston faces an NBA title or bust this season. Until mid-April, the biggest issue will be keeping awake for the rest of the regular season.