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Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during the first half of a game against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens Got Out-Coached in Game 5

Boston Celtics Are Closing Games With Defense

Jae Crowder is the Difference Maker

Brad Stevens Outcoaching Mike Budenholzer in Playoffs

Apr 24, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) controls the ball while Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) defends during overtime in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

What Does Paul Millsap’s Big Game Tell Us?

Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jonas Jerebko is Everything Boston Needed from Sullinger

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) returns to the sideline as they take on the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Still Have Not Reached Their Potential

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts with the crowd during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 111-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics’ New Starting Lineup Keeps the Series Alive

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives the ball past Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the second quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Game 4

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts to the crowd as they take on the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 111-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Avoids a Suspension

Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts with the crowd during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Hawks 111-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

What Went Right in Game 3?

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) rests as an Atlanta Hawks player attempts a free throw in the third quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Why Am I Already Thinking Ahead to Next Year?

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the third quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Has Turned Boston Into a Jump Shooting Team

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) steals the ball away from Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) in the first quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Game 3

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) rests as an Atlanta Hawks player attempts a free throw in the third quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Need Stability

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) attempts a three-point basket against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the first quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Smart Shouldn’t Start

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0, right) scores a basket in the third quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder Must Increase Production

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) reacts to a call by referee Josh Tiven (58) in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Game 2 Loss Raises Important Questions for Celtics

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the second quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Three Takeaways From Game 2

Mar 5, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) works against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Jared Sullinger Must Step Up for Boston Celtics

Apr 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) pushes the ball up the court in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 118-107. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Celtics Win Without Avery Bradley?

Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) called out a play against the Miami Heat during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Who Should the Celtics Start in Game 2?

Apr 16, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens calls to his players against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Are Used to Adjusting

Apr 16, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) takes a shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Game 2

Oct 19, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) shoots the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Ryan Boatright (lower right) watches during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Next Man Up: Terry Rozier

Apr 16, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) lays on the court after an injury against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Need Avery Bradley’s Defense

Apr 13, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) called out a play against the Miami Heat during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics X-Factor: Evan Turner

Apr 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) and Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) go up for the tipoff to start their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Game One