Compared to the last two seasons, the Boston Celtics haven't had a ton of stability this year. They've had to integrate several new players that completely altered the dynamic of their roster, resulting in lots of tinkering by Joe Mazzulla as he experiments with different lineups and rotations.
Despite those fluctuations, the Celtics have remained one of the most consistent teams in the NBA. They've won nine of their last 10 games and are 38-19 this season, compiling the league's fourth-best record.
While playing time can vary on a nightly basis, especially for Boston's bench players, Sam Hauser revealed how the Celtics have managed to stay so consistent following Tuesday's rout of the Phoenix Suns.
"It’s credit goes to our coaching staff and our player development staff each and every day, getting the work in, preparing, getting game reps, and then locking in on film — knowing that Joe's not afraid to just sub a guy in for 2, 3, 4 minutes or 30 minutes some nights, so you’re got to be ready for your number to be called," Hauser told CLNS reporter Noa Dalzell.
Asked Sam Hauser why he feels the Celtics have been so successful regardless of who plays:
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— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) February 25, 2026
"A lot of us in this room have been in that spot at some point in our career. I think it's easy when you have people ahead of you that have done it. It's easy to fall in line, but a lot of credit goes to our coaches, our coaching staff, and then the culture that we've built," Hauser added.
Many Boston players are used to coming off the bench, fighting for minutes and making the most of their opportunities, so they're always ready. It also helps that they have such a methodical coaching staff that puts them in position to succeed.
The Celtics don't have a lot of stars right now, but they do have depth, effort, coaching and team chemistry, regardless of who's on the court. Most nights, that's usually enough to win.
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