NBA 2018-19 Power Rankings: Week 1 (Eastern Conference Edition)

The Toronto Raptors were sensational in Week 1
The Toronto Raptors were sensational in Week 1

#2 Boston Celtics

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Celtics looked a little rusty but did not disappoint
Celtics looked a little rusty but did not disappoint

The Boston Celtics got off to a great start with an easy win over the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener. They lost against the Toronto Raptors before eking out a win against the New York Knicks.

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Gordon Hayward is back and is still yet to unleash fully. He played in 3 games and is averaging 11.7 points. Just like everyone expected, Tatum picked up where he left off and is already one of the mainstays on this roster, just in his second season.

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He posted a double-double in the road game against Knicks with 24 points and 14 rebounds and his numbers are only getting better, day-by-day. Celtics Guard Kyrie Irving looked rusty in the first week and shot just 39.1 percent from the field.

The Celtics are off to 2-2 start and even dropped a game against the Orlando Magic at home. Although the Celtics looked rusty in the first week, things are expected to only get better as the season progresses.

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