With an 11-1 record, the Boston Celtics have performed at an NBA Championship level so far in March. From the team’s leader to off-the-bench players, the dominating depth showcases why becoming back-to-back NBA Champs could happen.
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum averaged just over 28 points in March so far. However, the star player suffered an ankle sprain against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Despite leaving after the third quarter, the forward dropped 25 points, continuing Tatum’s eight-game streak with 20-plus points. In addition, the former Duke Blue Devil leads the team with a little more than 27 points, nearly nine rebounds and almost six assists per match, according to ESPN. Additionally, the 27-year-old sits at No. 5 in the points per contest ladder, per the NBA. Regardless of looking like the MVP frontrunner, the leader stands at No. 4 in the race, per the NBA. However, the MVP race continues, as ten clashes remain on the Celtics’ schedule.
Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown has seen better days. The 28-year-old sustained a knee injury, sidelining him for five of the Celtics’ past 12 games, per Fox Sports. The guard returned Monday night against the Kings, playing for 26 minutes and cashing in for only nine points. Despite struggling to knock off the rust, the guard dropped more than 17 and a half points, secured nearly six boards and dished out more than four balls per contest in March. In addition, Brown leads the team in steals, snatching more than one rock per match. With April rolling around, fans can expect the Georgia native to perform better.
Kristaps Porzingis
Similar to Brown, Kristaps Porzingis spent nearly all of March recovering from an illness, per Fox Sports. Despite participating in four matchups, Porzingis immediately made an impact, contributing over 20 points and leading the team in points scored in three clashes, according to ESPN. To add on, the big man secured a double-double against the Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz. The 29-year-old plays a major factor in helping the Celtics win, so keeping him healthy for the playoffs is a must when trying to claim banner No. 19.
Jrue Holiday
Comparing the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons, Jrue Holiday declined in nearly every category. The two-way player scored nearly two and a half fewer points per game and his rebound and assist numbers have decreased, per ESPN. However, Holiday can get hot on any given day. For example, against the Miami Heat, the 34-year-old notched a 25-point game, knocking down five for eight from deep and five for seven within the field. The point guard adds depth to the Celtics defensively, as he is a top-25 defender, according to the NBA, stealing nearly two balls per match.
Al Horford
Despite becoming an off-the-bench player after trading for Holiday in 2023, Al Horford continues to prove that age does not matter. In March, the 38-year-old averaged nearly 12 points, snagging a little more than eight balls and assisting three and a half players per night. In addition, the veteran shoots from anywhere, making over 34 percent from beyond the arc and nearly 45 and a half percent from the field, per ESPN. With that said, the former Gator provides an extra set of hands and can start when needed.
Derrick White
As a Celtic, Derrick White has improved every year, with this season being no exception. In March, the 30-year-old started the month dropping a career-high of 41 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. White drilled nine for 17 from the three-point line and five for eight within the paint. Overall, the two-way player knocked down nearly 18 points, rebounded four and a half balls and dished out five assists per clash. Defensively, the former San Antonio Spur steals one and a half balls and leads the franchise with one block per contest, according to ESPN. White also lands at No. 23 in the defensive player rankings, per the NBA.
Payton Pritchard
Like White, Payton Pritchard developed into a reliable sixth man for the Celtics, taking a massive leap this year. In the 2023-2024 campaign, the former Oregon Duck ended with a little more than nine and a half points per game. In this season, Pritchard has averaged more than 14 points. Alongside White, the 27-year-old also put on a show against the Trail Blazers, scoring a career-high 43 points with 10 rebounds and five assists. Pritchard registered 10 of his 16 buckets from deep and was perfect within the arc. Overall, the point guard contributed nearly 16 points per clash in March. Moreover, the Oregon native is favored to win Sixth Man of the Year, per BetMGM.