41-20, 12 of their last 14, 2nd in the East. and 1st in the Atlantic Division. The Boston Celtics were never supposed to be this good. After losing a superstar in Jayson Tatum, the Celtics have remained elite despite not having their main offensive engine. With the 2nd best Net Rating (+8.3), 2nd best Offensive… Continue reading
The post-All-Star stretch is typically where contenders separate and superstars tighten their MVP cases. In 2026, two names have immediately defined the league’s restart: Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham. One is redefining two-way dominance at 7-foot-4. The other is orchestrating the best team in basketball with surgical offensive control. Through the first games after the… Continue reading
A Dangerous Fifth Seed The Los Angeles Lakers are not dominating the standings. They are not leading the Western Conference. They are not overwhelming opponents statistically. And yet, at 34–21 (.618) entering late February 2026, they might be the most dangerous fifth seed in basketball. The Western Conference remains tightly packed, with Oklahoma City, Denver,… Continue reading