After a comeback win against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics are now 10-2 on the season. They have the best record in the Eastern Conference and seem poised to shatter the preseason expectations from many prognosticators who felt they couldn't absorb the loss of Jaylen Brown. 

So, how are the Celtics getting this done?

Well, the MVP-caliber play of Jayson Tatum is part of it, as is the great supporting act of Paul George. The team's defense has been solid also, with George serving as a welcome addition on that front.

And there are other factors, such as solid coaching, veteran leadership and the impact of a trio of big men in Neemias Queta, Mitchell Robinson and Luka Garza.

But let's check in on the team's 3-point shooting through 12 games. After all, I projected before the season that the team would lead the league in 3-point shots attempted this year.

1) In 3-pointers taken per game, the Celtics currently rank fifth in the NBA at 42.0. The leader is Charlotte at 44.6

2) In 3-pointers made, the Celtics are averaging 16.0 per night. That is second, behind only the Golden State Warriors.

3) Boston is shooting 38.1 percent from deep, which is tied for fourth in the NBA. The tops is Golden State at 39.6 percent.

4) And in total 3's attempted, Boston is third, behind Atlanta and Milwaukee. That is all entering play on Thursday.

In general, I would rather see the Celtics be more balanced. I believe it's hard to win in the playoffs with a largely 3-point dependent team, but if Boston is going to keep being near the top of the league in 3's made per game, it's obviously a positive in their repertoire. 

They just can't get so 3-point happy that they ignore the interior. That is what happened last season in the first-round playoff exit against the Philadelphia 76ers. They have to be able to get to the free-throw line and rebound, two things that come from toughness.

That doesn't always go hand-in-hand with jumpshot-happy teams.

The Celtics will be off for a few more days before hosting the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on Sunday night. That game will feature multiple returns. First, Kyrie Irving will come back to Boston, as he has many times before. Then, Cooper Flagg will return to New England for the only time this season.

He's a native of Maine.