
The Celtics Are Playing the Best Team Defense in 20 Years
Boston's defensive rating is tracking toward the best mark since the 2004 Pistons. Here's how they're doing it.
With Luka Dončić and LeBron James leading a star-studded roster, the Lakers' 4th-seed team has the firepower and complementary pieces to navigate a competitive West and capture the 2025-26 title.

Boston's defensive rating is tracking toward the best mark since the 2004 Pistons. Here's how they're doing it.

For the first time in a decade, league-wide three-point attempts have plateaued. What happens next could reshape NBA strategy.