Just a few months ago, the Boston Celtics succeeded in their quest to bring home Banner 18. Now, about two months away from the 2024-25 season, their goal has completely changed. towards their next titleBut getting back to that stage will not be easy.
When the Denver Nuggets won the title in 2023There was much speculation as to whether or not they would be able to win multiple rings. Nikola Jokic took advantage of one of the the most dominant playoffs in recent memory, but failed to replicate the same success last season.
But why?
What happened What stopped the Nuggets from winning another ring this year? Who got in their way? What did the Nuggets do to get in their way? And most importantly, what can the Celtics do to avoid making the same mistakes?
Here are three lessons the Celtics should learn from the Nuggets’ failure to defend their title last year.
The best team in the world can make the playoffs with a real chance of winning a championship, but if luck is not on their side, it will be very difficult to achieve that.
Every round of the playoffs requires a little luck, and the Celtics had some. The Nuggets? Not so much. Denver had to face two teams that mastered them well, while the Celtics enjoyed three straight Eastern rounds against teams with injuries. The Nuggets played teams that were in great shape, and the Celtics did not.
It’s not necessarily a lesson the Celtics can learn from, but it’s a lesson worth remembering. They need luck. Every championship team does.
