Story byAdam Taylor, Celtics WireMon, December 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM UTC·1 min readDuring the summer, the Boston Celtics were expected to struggle throughout the 2025-26 NBA season. Brad Stevens had ushered in a retooling phase, parting ways with Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and Luke Kornet, by trade and free agency, respectively. Yet, somehow, the Celtics are still thriving. Joe Mazzulla's roster currently boasts a 19-11 record, sits third in the Eastern Conference and is within touching distance of the first seed, currently occupied by the Detroit Pistons.