In previous years, the Boston Celtics would find themselves in a tough situation on nights when their three-point shot wasn’t falling. We saw it under Brad Stevens, Ime Udoka and Joe Mazzulla. The Celtics would often double down on trying to shoot themselves out of a slump, usually to their detriment.
However, to begin the 2026-27 NBA season, Boston has showcased a varied offense. As a result, the Celtics have become tougher to beat and are no longer beholden to the whims of shot variance. Even when their perimeter looks aren’t falling, Mazzulla’s team is adjusting on the fly and figuring out different ways to win games, which is something Celtics fans have been calling for over the past few years.
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Following the Celtics’ latest road trip, which saw them go 4-0, including an impressive win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the ‘First To The Floor’ podcast broke down the different ways Boston is winning games and why the versatility in its approach will be so important moving forward.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: The Boston Celtics have overcome an issue that previously haunted them
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