The NBA has a plethora of stats, ranging from traditional stats to advanced analytics. As a result, each team and player has intriguing stats relating to them. These stats can often reflect what the eye test and watching games show us.\u00a0Alternatively, these stats can show us something new that differs from what we watch. Regardless stats always show intriguing and interesting information. With that being said here are five intriguing Boston Celtics stats this year.<\/p>\n
One of the major talking points<\/a> for the Celtics this season has been the amount of three-pointers they take. The Celtics have built their offense around elite shooting and floor spacing. However, many argue this over-emphasis on three-point shots is a clear weakness. The stats perfectly highlight Boston\u2019s focus on the deep ball. The Celtics’ 52% 2-point frequency ranks dead last<\/a> while their 47% 3-point frequency ranks first<\/a>. In my eyes, the Celtics offense could use a little more shot diversity to make them less predictable. Notably, the Celtics rank 26th<\/a> in shots at the rim per game. The Celtics\u2019 roster consists of elite finishers so attacking the rim more would fit the team\u2019s personnel. Ultimately, these stats tell us a lot about the Celtics’ identity and playstyle.<\/p>\n Amazingly the top three leaders<\/a> in net rating this season are all Celtics players. Net rating is a stat that measures point differential per 100 possessions for both teams and individuals. Derrick White\u2019s<\/a> 13.7 net rating leads the way followed by Kristaps Porzingis<\/a> and Payton Pritchard<\/a> tied with a 12.2 net rating. This level of efficiency is absurd and a testament to the Celtics dominance<\/a>. Furthermore, the Celtics team net rating<\/a> of 10.3 also leads the league. Notably, Jayson Tatum<\/a> and Al Horford<\/a> are also above the team mark of 10.3 Tatum\u2019s 11.6 ranks him sixth league-wide.<\/p>\nTop Three Leaders In Net Rating<\/h3>\n