NBA Power Rankings: Heavy’s Top 10 for January 24

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8. Boston

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Record: 26-17

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Last week: 6th

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After beating the Hornets at home last Monday, the Celtics went on to lose home games to the Knicks and Blazers. While things do happen within the course of a season (see Golden State and Cleveland losing to non-playoff teams Monday), the defensive issues that have been present in Boston continue to be an issue. Brad Stevens' team is ranked 22nd in defensive rating and 30th in defensive rebounding percentage. Those issues go beyond not having injured guard Avery Bradley, one of the NBA's best defenders, in the lineup for an extended period of time. Boston will be a playoff team, but the defense needs to be addressed if they're to stick around once there. (Getty)

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