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      "body": "Their impressive come-back from a 17-point deficit against the defending champions, Golden State Warriors, not only gave Boston their 14th straight victory (92-88), but also proved the Celtics are one of the favourites to win the title.\n\nFollowing Gordon Hayward’s season-ending injury in the opening game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics had to deal with a major issue that could lead to his championship chances being in jeopardy.\n\nThe multiple time NBA champions lost their first two games, however they have been unstoppable since then.\n\nFinding the essential balance between their defensive stability and offensive productivity, they are the hottest team in the league right now, having extended their winning streak to 14 games (14-2).\n\nOn Thursday night, the Celtics came back from a 17-point deficit and beat the defending champions, Golden State Warriors, 92-88, playing very well on both ends of the floor and proving they are equal title contenders.\n\nBoston have also prevailed over some of the favourites to go all the way to the end in both the Eastern and the Western Conference, like the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors, respectively, showing they have the potential to dethrone Stephen Curry and company.\n\nThat said, what are the key elements that have helped the Celtics dominate their opponents?\n\n**Tough defence**\n\n![Maddie Meyer/Getty Images](https://www.talkbasket.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Brad-Stevens-670x388.jpg)Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images\n\n\n\nBrad Stevens is considered one of the best coaches in terms of defensive tactics and strategy. 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