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5 Reasons Why the Celtics Have What it Takes For a Big Playoff Run

By Jordan Van Beek

Mar 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates with guard Isaiah Thomas (4) after a play against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 99-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates with guard Isaiah Thomas (4) after a play against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 99-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) crash into a cameraman on the base line during the third quarter at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) crash into a cameraman on the base line during the third quarter at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Health

During the first couple weeks of the season, the Celtics were dealing with injuries with Horford’s concussion and elbow along with Bradley’s Achilles and hamstring. Even with Bradley out for a lot of the first half of the season, the Celtics still ended up holding the 2nd-seed as they went into the All-Star break.

Since the break, they’ve only gotten better. With their full, healthy lineup, the Celtics are among the league’s best:

One player who has made an impact in a lot of games as of late is Jaylen Brown. He has been shooting an impressive 43.1% from 3. Brown, only ranked 8th in this week’s Kia Rookie Ladder, has been proving himself more and more as the season has progressed. You could even thank the absence of Avery Bradley for the emergence of Brown.

Obviously, the Celtics can compete with anybody when they are at full strength. The only question is, can they stay healthy? If so, Boston will be in prime position to go far in the playoffs and challenge the Cavaliers.

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