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Why you should be watching the Celtics this season, in one play

Nice play, boys. AP

Sure, you could watch the 2015-2016 Boston Celtics for their suffocating defense, currently ranked 2nd in the NBA.

But you should also be watching these Celtics for their gorgeous brand of basketball, on display more often than not early this season. On Monday night against the Houston Rockets, the unselfish, superstar-less Celtics turned in a possession that would make Bob Cousy blush.

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Five dribbles, eight passes, and one uncontested layup. Just like Dr. Naismith intended.

h/t Jay King and mrtripledouble10

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