Celtics supposed "gap season" morphed into a successful "adapt year"

Prior to this season, I wrote that - despite the ravaged Celtics roster - the brain trust of Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla would adapt to the changes and firgure out a way to win. And they certainly did, ending the regular season with the second seed in the East.

Losing Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Jrue Holiday and Jayson Tatum caused many Boston fans to fear the 2025-26 season would be a waste. But Stevens brought in a number of guys that played beyond expectations, and Mazzulla juggled lineups to find what works and what doesn't.

This regular season saw Jaylen Brown excel in his role of on-court leader - to the point where his name is deeply involved in any MVP discussions. Payton Pritchard went back to a bench role but delivered in starter-type minutes.

Derrick White had an off-season shooting the ball, but he was a vital cog in the Celtics fabric. Neemias Queta failed to develop any type of outside shot, but he was spectacular on the defensive end.

Both Baylor Scheierman and Luka Garza definitely exceeded expectations, and both should see significant minutes in the post season. And Sam Hauser looked comfortable in his role as a starter and should prove his value in the playoffs.

"Gap" means an empty space. This Celtics season was hardly that. I enjoyed everything about it. Tatum is back on the floor and looks great. Boston looks like a team that no one wants to play. That is called success.

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