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This story is part of ESPN The Magazines Oct. 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today!Boston CelticsOverall: 28 Title track: 21 Ownership: 23 Coaching: 9 Players: 11 Fan relations: 21 Affordability: 62 Stadium experience:?47 Bang for the buck: 84 Change from last year: +29Under the guidance of coach Brad Stevens, the Celtics continue to trend upward, both on the court and in the Ultimate Standings. On the strength of their roster and fan relations showings, Boston leaped 29 spots in this years poll.Whats goodIn just three seasons on the Boston bench, Stevens has emerged as one of the brightest coaching minds in the NBA -- and even if he downplays his impact on the Celtics increasing win total, the fans dont. Stevens helped Boston vault to No. 9 in coaching this year (up eight spots from a year ago), slotting him in a top 10 helmed by his good buddies, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- the only NBA coach ranked higher than Stevens -- and Patriots coach Bill Belichick, both of whom have raved about Stevens. The addition of Al Horford and the All-Star emergence of Isaiah Thomas helped Boston jump 23 spots in players. The roster now ranks just outside the top 10, at No. 11 (third in the NBA).Whats badBeing a Celtics fan isnt cheap, especially for those making the commute from the suburbs. Only seven NBA teams charge more than the Celtics average $67 ticket, not to mention parking underneath the Garden (that will run you $45) and concessions ($8.50 beers add up in a hurry). Bostons rising win total improved its bang for the buck over 2015, but fans still need to lean on public transportation and hunt for low-priced balcony seats to maximize their dollars.Whats newBostons biggest overall leap (30 spots) came in fan relations, thanks in large part to how the team has embraced social media. The Celtics routinely engage their fans and take them behind the scenes on Twitter and Instagram, thanks to behind-the-scenes videos and Twitter Q&As. Off the court, Boston and its Shamrock Foundation run promotions and auctions that might help you sneak into Media Day or let Kelly Olynyk accompany your child to his or her first day of school. Meanwhile, only three NBA teams scored better in making it enjoyable to watch games when I dont attend in person, perhaps thanks to CSN announcers Mike Gorman and Tom Heinsohn, who form one of the longest-serving duos in the business.Next: Atlanta Hawks?| Full rankings Balenciaga Shoes Sale .B. -- The Baie-Comeau Drakkar took over sole possession of first place atop the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday with their sixth straight win. Balenciaga Shoes Clearance .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. http://www.balenciagacheapshoes.com/balenciaga-triple-s-sale.html . The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators. Balenciaga Shoes Wholesale China . The Dane followed up his first European Tour title last weekend with eight birdies and just a single dropped shot on Thursday for a one-stroke advantage over South Africas Allan Versfeld and Portugals Ricardo Santos. Balenciaga Triple S Discount . The Nashville Predators were glad their captain was still on their side. Weber had a goal and two assists, and Roman Josi scored the shootout winner to lift the Predators to a 4-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night. With no Gary Ablett, Nathan Fyfe or Matthew Pavlich, AFL fans at Metricon Stadium on Saturday could be forgiven for turning their attention towards catching a few Pokemon instead.Gold Coast and Fremantle are both decimated by injury and will scrape together hugely undermanned teams for a clash that will have no real bearing on the ladder, the season or either teams general outlook.Both sides have been stripped of star power with the Suns missing their six best midfielders - Ablett (shoulder), Michael Rischitelli, Dion Prestia, David Swallow, Jaeger OMeara (knee) and Aaron Hall (hamstring) - while the Dockers have rested veteran Matthew Pavlich, and have been minus Brownlow medallist Nathan Fyfe (broken leg) for most of the year.In fact, a team made up of those unavailable for Gold Coast and Fremantle this weekend would probably beat both sides in their present forms quite comfortably.Perhaps to give supporters a reason to bother turning up, the Suns will stage a Pokemon Go-themed event at Carrara, promising free Wi-Fi and lures at the stadiums PokeStop - a welcome distraction in what has been another tough season on the glitter strip.Such a grind it has been that Suns mentor Rodney Eade is no longer bothering with the sort of silver linings optimism coaches usually reach for in an injury crisis, having already exposed almost every single player at the club to AFL football this year.Hall, who injured his hamstring at ttraining on Thursday, just the latest blow for the Suns and he is not expected to return until at least their round 21 clash with Essendon.ddddddddddddI think weve found out enough about the list, to be honest. Its been a bit of a kick in the backside to get these latest injuries, Eade admitted.The Suns beat Fremantle by 26 points back in round two, the second of their three straight wins to open the season, but Eade said circumstances have changed dramatically since then.I think its a clean slate to be honest, he said.I think theres probably 10 changes from our point of view and maybe the same for Freo.Both sides will hand out debuts with Gold Coasts Josh Schoenfeld and mature-aged Fremantle draftee Shane Yarran set to play their first AFL games.WALKING WOUNDED: HOW GOLD COAST AND FREMANTLES SIDELINED STARS WOULD LINE UP TOGETHERB: Henry Schade (GC), Michael Johnson (Fre), Clay Cameron (GC)HB: Adam Saad (GC), Alex Pearce (Fre), Trent McKenzie (GC)C: Jaeger OMeara (GC), Michael Rischitelli (GC), David Swallow (GC)HF: Michael Barlow (Fre), Nathan Fyfe (Fre), Luke Russell (GC)F: Hayden Ballantyne (Fre), Matthew Pavlich (Fre), Harley Bennell (Fre)R: Aaron Sandilands (Fre), Dion Prestia (GC), Gary Ablett (GC)Int: Aaron Hall (GC), Keegan Brooksby (GC), Mackenzie Willis (Fre), Tanner Smith (Fre) ' ' '