Boston Celtics – When are they going to lose?

The Boston Celtics are simply the most popular team in the NBA right now. Granted, they have Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to lead the charge. But seriously, they’re playing very, very well. They are a balanced team, strong on both the offensive and defensive sides. So, I wonder, how long can they go without losing? The longest winning streak to start a season was recorded by the Houston Rockets and the Washington Capitols in 1993 and 1948, respectively. It seems very possible that the Celtics are within reach of that record.

Currently, the Boston Celtics are 7-0. It’s obviously a perfect record, but what’s more impressive is how they got to that point. On average, the Celtics have beaten their opponents by more than 17 points per game. The only time this season they came close to losing was their 98-95 overtime win against the Raptors. However, KG and company stood their ground, proving that they can not only crush teams, but also win over those close by.

So what’s next on the horizon? To establish a new season-opening winning streak, the Celtics would have to win their next 9 games. Is that feasible? Well, considering your competition, yes! For the next 9 games, Boston’s schedule is as follows: the Heat, the Magic, the Warriors, the Lakers, the Bobcats, the Cavs, the Knicks, the Heat again, and then the Cavs again. Of that group, only the Lakers and Magic are above .500. Plus, the Lakers simply don’t have enough talent to protect or break Boston’s formidable lineup. So, it all rests on the shoulders of the Orlando Magic. It all comes down to whether Dwight Howard can handle Kevin Garnett, whether Rashard Lewis can get past his former teammate Ray Allen and whether the rest of the Magic’s lineup can handle Paul Pierce. In my opinion, the Magic have the talent to beat the Celtics. But right now, the Celtics are so hot they’ll be hard to beat.

My prediction: The Celtics are 11-0 from now on, taking their streak to 18-0. But, in their 19th game, they will lose to the Bulls.