The Boston Celtics are undoubtedly a team to watch this NBA season, and there’s a growing consensus among fans and analysts alike that they’re strong contenders for the title. Boston is FanDuel’s odds-on-favorite to win the NBA title at +290 and the East at +125. Let’s break down a couple of crucial points about this exciting team.

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Firstly, the Celtics have not proven their mettle in road games. While they’ve shown exceptional strength at home at 19-0, their performances on the road have been a bit of a mixed bag. Sure, they’ve had impressive wins like the one against Sacramento, but consistency is critical, especially as the playoffs approach. Joe Mazzulla’s team must maintain focus and avoid slip-ups, especially in away games. Every game counts, and improving their road game performance is crucial for a deep playoff run.

Mazzulla’s decision to bring on Charles Lee and Sam Cassell as assistant coaches is a strategic move, aiming to bolster the team’s performance, particularly in challenging away fixtures. This upgrade in the coaching staff is a step in the right direction, but the team’s overall performance on the road needs to match their home game dominance.

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Another point of concern for the Celtics is their frontcourt depth. While Kristaps Porzingis has been performing admirably, his bouts with injuries and the inevitable impact of age on players like Al Horford raise some questions. The Celtics might need to consider bolstering their frontcourt, potentially looking for a reliable backup to ensure they stay competitive in the paint.

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The Celtics have all the makings of a championship-caliber team. However, to truly seize the title, they’ll need to enhance their road game resilience and possibly fortify their frontcourt depth. With these adjustments, the Celtics could very well turn their title aspirations into reality.

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The Celtics could be shorthanded when they face the Spurs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday as they had three starters listed on the injury report. Derrick White (left ankle sprain), Kristaps Porzingis (right knee inflammation) and Jrue Holiday (right elbow sprain) are all questionable.

On the positive sign, Jaylen Brown is no longer on the injury report as he didn’t play in Monday’s win over the Raptors because of right knee hyperextension. Brown was initially questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday before getting downgraded to out. But since he’s not even listed anymore, that’s a positive sign for him.

No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama will be in Boston for a game for the first time ever. The C’s already saw him in San Antonio, and while they won in a blowout, Wembanyama showed off his otherworldly talents. The Spurs have struggled with a 7-32 record this season as they look to upset the Celtics.

The Celtics have yet to lose at home this season as they have a 19-0 record at the Garden, which is a franchise-best record to start a season. It’ll be a big week in Boston even after Wembanyama and the Spurs are gone. The reigning champion Nuggets will be at the Garden for a 7:30 p.m. Friday game.