Heading into 2025, the Boston Celtics have started to show some weakness. Not only have they been missing two key players due to injury, but they have also lost

Jaylen Brown produced his best performance of the season, dropping 44 points on the Indiana Pacers. Brown, 28, was the best player on the court. He dominated as a point-of-attack defender and was nearly unguardable on the offensive end.

As far as Eastern Conference contenders go, the Boston Celtics shouldn’t be struggling. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown still lead the way. The supporting cast remains intact. And on the sidelines, Joe Mazulla continues to utilize the playbook that granted them a championship.