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Boston Celtics currently one of the best teams in the NBA. The competition is quite fierce in the 2008-09 season and the Boston Celtics is one of four teams have won 30 or more games in 40 games this season. So far in the 2008-09 season, the Celtics had their toughest fight multiple opponents and come out victorious. As the January 20, 2009, the Boston Celtics have a 34-9 record from 2008-09 season, which is the third best record in the NBA. One of the biggest reasons for the success of the team is their powerful lineup. Get your Boston Celtics tickets now to watch the Big Three and all the other players the Celtics great.

The Big Three
Boston Celtics' "Big Three" is comprised of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. All three players among the best players in the league and to have them all on one team truly mystical sign of the Celtics'. The trio proved themselves during the 2007-08 season, helping the Celtics their first NBA Championship since 1986. In the 2008-09 season, the Big Three have much to contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics. Get Boston Celtics tickets now to watch Garnett, Allen and Pierce as they dominated the basketball court. Here are some statistics that the Celtics Big Three 'have been installed so far (accurate January 20, 2009):
Kevin Garnett - 16.1 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.19 SPG, 1.31 BPG
Ray Allen - 17.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.7 APG, 0.91 SPG
Paul Pierce - 19.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.14 SPG
Boston Celtics' supporting cast
While the Big Three players have certainly done their part in making the Celtics' top competitors, their success also owed much to throw an impressive support team. Some of the Celtics players who have performed well in 2008-09 season include Rajon Rondo, Kendrick Perkins, Tony Allen, Leon Powe and Eddie House. Although players do not get as much attention and praise as the Big Three, the supporting cast is equally important to the Celtics' Big Three. Here are some statistics posted by the Celtics' role players (accurately January 20, 2009):

Rajon Rondo - 11.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 8.0 APG, SPG 2:21
Kendrick Perkins - 8.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.76 BPG
Tony Allen - 7.9 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.24 SPG
Leon Powe - 6.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG
Eddie House - 7.5 PPG, 1.2 APG
Boston Celtics 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons comparison
So far in the 2008-09 season, the Boston Celtics has increased more than the record last season in almost every major statistical category. During the 2007-08 season, the Celtics have averaged 100.5 PPG, allowing their opponents 90.3 PPG. On January 20, 2009, the team average 100.9 PPG, but they let their opponents 91.5 PPG. Here are some other statistical comparisons between the 2007-08 regular season the Celtics and the 2008-09 regular season (correct as of January 20, 2009):
APG in last season's 22.4, 22.5 apg in 2008-09
42.0 RPG last season, 42.8 RPG in 2008-09
8.5 SPG last season, 8.6 SPG in 2008-09
4.6 BPG last season, 4.9 BPG in 2008-09
With the team match and exceed their stats from last season, it seems as though the Celtics well on their way to the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Get your Boston Celtics tickets now to see if the Celtics can further improve their records, make the Playoffs, and maybe even win another championship to improve their league leading record of 17 Championship titles.