The Boston Celtics surprised everyone this year, including former local NBA scout Jeff Nelson.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and the likes of Neemias Queta, Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh, all somewhat unexpectedly, stepped up their games.
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