Heat Check 2020-21: Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have perhaps the best young duo in the NBA with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Early in the 2020-21 season, both of these guys have looked excellent, with Brown taking yet another offensive leap early on.

Although they haven’t had the best start to the season, the Celtics should be near the top of the Eastern Conference standings when the regular season comes to a close. The evolution of Tristan Thompson and his ability to bolster Boston’s center depth will be something to keep an eye on.

For more information about the numbers behind our Heat Check series, hop over to our main Heat Check 2020-21 post.

Jaylen Brown28.0p, 4.4r, 3.4a🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Robert Williams III7.5p, 5.8r, 0.8a🔥🔥🔥
Tacko Fall2.0p, 1.0r, 0.0a🔥
Carsen Edwards4.5p, 1.5r, 1.0a🔥
Semi Ojeleye4.5p, 2.3r, 0.8a
Marcus Smart11.6p, 2.0r, 5.6a
Javonte Green4.5p, 2.5r, 0.5a
Jayson Tatum23.6p, 8.2r, 3.2a
Grant Williams3.6p, 2.6r, 1.0a
Tremont Waters2.0p, 0.0r, 1.5a
Jeff Teague7.6p, 2.8r, 2.8a❄❄
Daniel Theis6.4p, 4.2r, 1.8a❄❄❄
Tristan Thompson10.3p, 8.5r, 0.5a❄❄❄

Team-by-Team Breakdown

AtlantaBostonBrooklyn
CharlotteChicagoCleveland
DallasDenverDetroit
Golden StateHoustonIndiana
LA ClippersLA LakersMemphis
MiamiMilwaukeeMinnesota
New OrleansNew YorkOklahoma City
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPhoenix
PortlandSacramentoSan Antonio
TorontoUtahWashington