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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Man

Boston Celtics excited for game 7 in TD Garden

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Boston Celtics: Keys to a game 7 victory

Boston Celtics need a signature game 7 from Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics: Shane Larkin struggling to stay on court

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics and Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks box out during Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: The Semi Ojeleye conundrum

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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics attempts a shot while being guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 26, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum needs to be the bail out option

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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics in Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics with worst game of the series as Bucks force game 7

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Al Horford #42 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics box out during Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 24, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need more offense to get game 6 win

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Jaylen Brown #7 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics exchange high fives in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 24, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Time for the Boston Celtics to win on the road

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum needs to stay assertive

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game One of Round One during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 15, 2018 at TD Garden 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Ball protection has to be Terry Rozier’s priority

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics defends Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter in Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 92-87. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Semi Ojeleye’s valuable role

Ian Riaf
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics competes for a loose ball against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Thon Maker #7 during the fourth quarter in Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 92-87. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Should Marcus Smart be starting?

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on before Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics back to winning on defense with Marcus Smart

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on before a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 11, 2018 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

How the Return of Marcus Smart Impacts the Boston Celtics

Andy Goffin
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with fans in the fourth quarter of Game Two in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on April 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 120-106. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics cannot expect home court to be the difference

Joshua Bateman
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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives around Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Semi Ojeleye taking over Greg Monroe’s role

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Milwaukee, WI - APRIL 22: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a play against the Boston Celtics in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics woes from beyond the arc

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 defend Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs during at TD Garden on April 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Khris Middleton causing trouble for Celtics

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 1: Eric Bledsoe

The Boston Celtics let their guard down in Games 3 and 4

Jack Phillips
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BOSTON - 1996: Boston Celtics legendary coach and general manager Red Auerbach poses for a photo in 1996. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Greg Forwerck/NBAE via Getty Images)

Red Auerbach or Red Forman? Bucks hold serve at home

John Giffin
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BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on before a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 11, 2018 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart could return for Game 6

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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 22, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 104-102. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics blow great opportunity in Milwaukee

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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Matthew Dellavedova #8 and Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Jaylen Brown learning how difficult it is to win in the playoffs

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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo howls after he slammed home the first two points of the game while the Celtics' Al Horford and Jaylen Brown look on. The Boston Celtics visit the Milwaukee Bucks for Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI on April 20, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need to bounce back with defense

Joshua Bateman
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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of game three of round one of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 20, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: 5 Keys to Winning Game 4

Andy Goffin
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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Marcus Morris

Boston Celtics: Did the Bucks find something with Thon Maker?

Alex Eddy
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 17: Jaylen Brown 7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with fans in the fourth quarter of Game Two in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on April 17, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 120-106. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Looking to Repeat Road Success in Playoffs

Joshua Bateman
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