February has been an interesting month for the Boston Celtics. With one game remaining before March, they’ve been the league’s best defense with a defensive rating of 105.5. Their offense, however, has taken an uncharacteristic backseat.
— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) February 27, 2026
Trading away one Anfernee Simons seems to have shifted the identity of the Celtics.
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depinging on which side of the floor you prioritize, the Celtics have missed him on offense.
Prior to the trade, they were the second-ranked offense in the league with a 120.