The numbers for the Celtics starters are off the charts. They boast by far the best net rating in the league (+23.8) and are a large reason why Boston has not just shot up the Eastern Conference standings, but are considered serious contenders heading into April.
But a little something is happening out west.
The team is 3-0 on their road trip and per usual, they’re throttling opponents with that five-man unit. However, it’s not just been Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Robert Williams doing all the damage. Halfway through the first quarter, it’s been customary for Ime Udoka to sit Tatum early and use him as a bridge between the quarters. By the second, he’s the lone starter on the floor flanked by Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Grant Williams, and most recently, Daniel Theis.
Analytically, their numbers are nearly equally as impressive as the starters. It’s a small sample size for sure, but in 27 minutes over five games, they have an…
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