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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 6: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers is fouled by Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics in the first half at TD Garden on April 6, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Pondering on how Cs will close out postseason games

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Boston Celtics (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Why Larry Nance Jr. makes too much sense for the Boston Celtics

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 03: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the Field House at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 03, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Your guide for defending Jaylen Brown as an NBA All-Star starter

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 14: Troy Daniels #30 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 14, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: 5 realistic free agent wings Cs should consider

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 22: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center on January 22, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Player grades from their tough loss to 76ers

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 15: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic controls the ball against Javonte Green #43 of the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden on January 15, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Player grades from a well-rounded win over Orlando

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 08: Tacko Fall #99 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at TD Garden on January 08, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Wizards 116-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Player grades from understaffed victory over Wizards

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 01: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics walks off the court after the Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 96-93 at Little Caesars Arena on January 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Player Grades from puzzling loss to the Detroit Pistons

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Boston Celtics: Player grades for C’s Christmas day loss to Brooklyn

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Boston Celtics (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: A deep-dive Into the first half of the C’s 2020-21 Schedule

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 09: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to the LA Clippers bench during the first half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 09, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: 4 reasons to be thankful for the Tristan Thompson signing

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KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 19: Aaron Nesmith #24 of the Vanderbilt Commodores drives with the ball past Jordan Bowden #23 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of their game at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 19, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Draft: Why Aaron Nesmith makes sense for Cs

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Boston Celtics 2020 NBA Draft Profile: Saddiq Bey

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VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - DECEMBER 22: Nik Stauskas of Saski Baskonia and Augusto Lima of San Pablo Burgos during Liga Endesa match between Saski Baskonia and San Pablo Burgos on December 22, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.

Boston Celtics: 3 overseas players Cs should consider signing

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Boston Celtics (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Player grades from impassioned game 3 win over Miami

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics react during the third quarter against the Miami Heat in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 15, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Player grades for game 1 heartbreaker vs the Miami Heat

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