The NBA's Atlantic Division was arguably the best in the Eastern Conference and maybe the entire league. They fielded four playoff teams and a promising rebuilding team in the Brooklyn Nets. A big reason for each team's successes –– and lack thereof –– was due to point guard play. Some teams had All-Star playmakers, while other teams' playmakers played complementary roles. 5. Boston Celtics Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Celtics don't run a traditional system. Their dynamic forward duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum handles most of the play initiating, which leads to solid assist numbers. With Tatum out for much of this season, Derrick White has led Boston in total assists, followed closely behind by the only true point guard in the rotation, Payton Pritchard.…