The Boston Celtics experienced plenty of roster turnover heading into the 2019-20 NBA season, with key players leaving for other teams, but also joining the squad. The question for the Celtics this season will be whether or not head coach Brad Stevens can pull all of those pieces together to create a winner in Boston once again.
Watch the Boston Celtics 2019-20 Season
Tonight: vs. Los Angeles Clippers, Nov. 20, 10:00 p.m. ET
Local TV affiliate for the season: NBC Sports Boston
Streaming option for the season: fuboTV (watch for free)
The key to this season for the Celtics will be Kemba Walker, who was acquired in the offseason following his time with the Charlotte Hornets. Walker is a proven leader on the court and one capable of scoring in a variety of ways. More important than his impact as a player will be his impact from a team chemistry perspective, as he replaces Kyrie Irving at the point this year.
Also interesting will be how the Celtics replace Al Horford. Horford was one of the key rebounders for the Celtics last season, and his ability to spread the floor and shoot as a big was key to the Celtics offensively. The C’s will need to take more of a team focused approach to rebounding now that Horford has left for a division rival in Philadelphia. A big blow to begin the season was Gordon Hayward fracturing his hand just a few games into the season. It’s not yet known how long he’ll be out for, but he’s an important piece to the team.
As a whole, the Celtics have plenty of talent and have as good a chance as any team to win the Eastern Conference. The question now is whether or not they can reach their potential.
Celtics November 2019 Schedule
All times ET
Wed. Nov. 13 vs. Wizards, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Nov 15 @ Warriors, 10:30 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 17 @ Kings, 3:30 p.m.
Mon. Nov. 18 @ Suns, 9:30 p.m.
Wed. Nov. 20 @ Clippers, 10:00 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 22 @ Nuggets, 9:00 p.m.
Mon. Nov. 25 vs. Kings, 7:30 p.m.
Wed. Nov 27 vs. Nets, 7:00 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 29 @ Nets, 12:00 p.m.
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