Boston Celtics: Playing Both Sides Of The Court

The Boston Celtics started the 2008-09 season with one of the best records in the league. Thousands of people have bought Boston Celtics tickets to catch the defending champions of the NBA. As of January 20, the Celtics have a 2008-09 season record of 34 wins and only 9 losses, which is a winning percentage of nearly 80%. They have been close to undefeated at their home court, the TD Banknorth Garden, with a home record of 21-2. Although the team has done well on the road, with a road record of 13-7, most of their losses have come from visiting games. With such a great record, it is no wonder that the Boston Celtics are currently in first place in the Atlantic Division and third place in the league. Buy Boston Celtics tickets now to see if the Boston Celtics can continue their dominance in the 2008-09 NBA season.

Boston Celtics show-stopping defense

The Boston Celtics are one of the best defensive squads in the 2008-09 NBA season. As of January 20, 2009, the Celtics have an average of only 91.5 points allowed per game. While 91.5 points may seem like a high average to some people, the Celtics actually hold first place in the Atlantic Division and third in the league for the least points allowed per game. The twin towers of Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins have done a great job protecting the basket and grabbing rebounds. Garnett averages 1.31 BPG and 9.1 RPG, while Perkins has 1.8 BPG and 8.1 RPG. One of the team's best defensive strengths, though, is stealing the ball. The team averages a total of 8.6 SPG, with Rajon Rondo leading the pack at 2.21 SPG, Tony Allen with 1.24 SPG, Garnett with 1.2 SPG, Pierce with 1.14 SPG, and Ray Allen with .91 SPG. Purchase Boston Celtics tickets now to see some of the best show-stoppers in the league.

Boston Celtics solid offense to complement an impenetrable defense

Aside from being a great defensive team, the Boston Celtics also have a solid offense, which helps in taking advantage of all the turnovers that they force. The Celtics are currently averaging 100.9 points per game, which is the second highest in the Atlantic Division and is the ninth highest in the NBA. The top three scorers for the team are none other than Boston's Big Three: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Pierce leads the team with 19.3 PPG, Ray Allen is second with 17.9 PPG, and Kevin Garnett is third with 16.1 PPG. More important than the number of points that these players score is their efficiency in the field. Here are the shooting percentages of some of Boston's best scorers:
Ray Allen - .495 FG%, .402 3P%, .933 FT%
Paul Pierce - .442 FG%, .404 3P%, .852 FT%
Kevin Garnett - .520 FG%, .850 FT%
Rajon Rondo - .505 FG%
Kendrick Perkins - .596 FG%
Tony Allen - .472 FG%

Boston Celtics outlook for the 2008-09 season

With the Boston Celtics playing so efficiently and effectively, it is no wonder that they have one of the best records in the 2008-09 season. If the Celtics can stay healthy and continue their impressive play, it would not be a surprise to see them in the 2009 NBA Playoffs and perhaps even in the NBA Finals once again. Buy Boston Celtics tickets now to see how the team will defend their championship title by winning a second consecutive NBA Championship title.