The Boston Celtics have set a new milestone in franchise history, completing their first-ever 6-0 road trip with a 117-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. This win, which extends their road win streak to eight games, pushed their season record on the road to an impressive 32-7.
With two remaining road games in New York and Orlando, the Celtics are just two wins shy of matching the NBA single-season road record held by the Golden State Warriors, who went 34-7 during the 2015-16 season.
The Celtics' road dominance has led to questions about their success away from home. After the Memphis win, head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked why his team performs so well on the road.
Mazzulla's response was clear: "I would venture to say that our guys are good everywhere." His comment reflects the team's overall consistency, not just on the road but throughout the season, as they continue to build on their strengths.
In addition to their current road record, the Celtics have also had 23 double-digit wins away from home, just one shy of tying the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers for the most in NBA history. They have outscored their opponents by 404 points on the road, only 26 points behind the Lakers' record of 430 in that same season.
Coach Mazzulla credits the team's success to their consistent play and the development of a "road mentality" that has been a key strength this year.
The Celtics’ 32nd road win of the season on Monday also tied their best-ever road record, matching the achievements of the 1972-73 and 1974-75 Celtics teams. Forward Al Horford praised the team's focus, especially in the playoffs, where they excelled in controlling the tempo and playing their style of basketball on the road. Horford's sentiments reflect the team's sense of accomplishment and pride in their road performances, which have become a defining feature of their season.
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