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3 stats that could hold the Boston Celtics back from winning 2022 NBA title

By Mark Nilon

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 30: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after being called for a foul during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on March 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 30: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after being called for a foul during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on March 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics stat No. 2) 50.7 Offensive Rating for C’s bench unit

For the past several years, the Boston Celtics have consistently been rolling out one of the worst bench units in the entire league in terms of offensive production, placing 18th, 20th, and 23rd, respectively in Offensive Rating since the 2018-19 campaign.

Unfortunately, 2021-22 has simply been more of the same when it comes to this downward trajectory, as the team finds itself ranked a lowly 27th in this category, boasting a putrid rating of 50.7.

This has been a major issue for the shamrocks all year and, in turn, has put a ton of pressure on the likes of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to score in droves which, as a result, has forced them to lean towards an isolation-heavy approach, spearheading the reasoning behind the team’s ranking of fifth overall when it comes to these types of scoring sets.

Despite this, however, Boston only sees a success rate of just 40 percent on these types of attempts, placing them at a pedestrian 15th overall.

Frankly, the Celtics are far too dependent on their starters, and, specifically their stars when it comes to putting up points on the board, and if their bench’s Offensive Rating wasn’t enough evidence, then perhaps their 26th ranked point-per-game scoring averages of 29.8 and 18th ranked field goal percentage of 43.7 will further drive home this narrative.

In this modern-day game, offensive production is key and any help the Jays can get come playoff time will ultimately prove to be a major benefit to the ball club and their chances of contending for championship No. 18.

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