Boston Celtics: 3 reasons team can win 2019-20 NBA title

Boston Celtics: 3 serious reasons team can win 2019-20 NBA title

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 19: Jayson Tatum #0 and Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics celebrate after the 104-96 win against the Indiana Pacers in game three of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 19, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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Most experts believe the Boston Celtics took a step back from their championship aspirations this offseason. Here are three reasons why winning an NBA title this season is still well within this team’s reach.

If you believe the pundits, the Boston Celtics are only the third or fourth best team in the Eastern Conference. Most publications and odds makers have the C’s running behind the 76ers, Bucks and, in some cases, the Pacers for conference supremacy.

Meanwhile the Western Conference is as strong as ever, with the Rockets, Clippers, Jazz and Lakers among the teams battling to topple the suddenly vulnerable Warriors.

Without Kyrie Irving and Al Horford, can the Boston Celtics compete for an NBA title this season? Yes, they can. And here are the three biggest reasons why Mayor Walsh should keep the duck boats well-tuned for yet another championship parade through the streets of Boston next summer.

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