Send us Fan MailWe make the case for why the Boston Celtics belong in the contender tier right now, even if it pains us to admit as a Lakers-leaning show. We break down what the roster proves, what Jayson Tatum still has to prove after returning, and which matchups could actually test Boston in the playoffs and Finals. • Recent stretch against the Mavs, Cavs, and Spurs as the temperature check • Why Jaylen Brown looks like a true No. 1 option and MVP-level leader • Derrick White as the swing piece who defends, scores, and creates • Bench and role-player value from Peyton Pritchard and the energy guys • The missing question that decides everything: Tatum as a real second option • Eastern Conference threats from the Pistons, Knicks, Cavs, and 76ers • The Embiid health variable and the Maxey matchup problem • Finals-level tests against OKC, Denver, San Antonio, Houston, and Minnesota please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!