Boston is more battle-tested than they’re given credit for
Boston has been the talk of the media for nearly the entirety of the postseason. Despite their impressive record of 12-2 in the playoffs, the media has reiterated the belief that the Celtics aren’t battle-tested and have yet to play against a team that poses a real challenge. And while they have certainly gotten a bit of luck throughout their postseason run, they can’t control the health of their opponents. The Celtics' only job is to play the team in front of them and the players they have on the floor, and they’ve done just that with a reasonably dominant run to the NBA Finals. However, to say they’re not battle-tested or have yet to face adversity is nonsense. Boston, too, has faced injuries, lost two games at home, and adjusted their play style against one of the best and quickest offenses in NBA history, the Pacers. Not only that, but the Celtics have managed to stay undefeated on the road throughout the playoffs, including two double-digit comebacks to seal the series. With their poise coming through at the end of the games, Boston has shown that their core has the experience to win it all.
