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Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) moves around defenderChicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

A Tale of Two Pick and Rolls

Should the Celtics Still Want Jimmy Butler?

Three Keys To A Boston Celtics Victory In Game 5

Are the Boston Celtics in Trouble if Rajon Rondo Returns?

Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) reacts after being fouled by Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (not pictured) during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Avery Bradley Must Step Up Three-Point Shooting

Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) goes in for a dunk while Chicago Bulls guard Anthony Morrow (11) defends during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Maybe the Boston Celtics can Win this series

Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Need to Stop Giving up Runs

Feb 24, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) and point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and guard Marcus Smart (36) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Celtics 107-97. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Importance of Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart Pairing

Mar 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) looks to pass the ball past Miami Heat forward Willie Reed (35) during the second half of the Boston Celtics 112-108 win over the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

A Statistical Look at Jaylen Brown’s Rookie Season

Apr 12, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates in the final moments of the Boston Celtics 112-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Outlasts Bulls in Game 4

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) is guarded by Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Bulls Are Different Animal Without Rondo

Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41), center Al Horford (42) and guard James Young (13) celebrate after defeating the Chicago Bulls in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas-Al Horford Pick-And-Roll Helping Celtics Return To Basics

Mar 13, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) reacts after a three point basket in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Photo Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

In Praise of a Vintage Playoff Rondo Performance

Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) pumps his fist after hitting a three point shot as Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) looks on during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

As Boston Goes Small, Al Horford Becomes Even More Important

Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) goes under Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Game Three Shows Importance of Boston’s Second Unit

Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) goes in for a dunk while Chicago Bulls guard Anthony Morrow (11) defends during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Terry Rozier Answers the Call for the Boston Celtics

Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) moves around defenderChicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Playmaker Thomas Could be the Difference for Boston

Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics forward Gerald Green (30) reacts during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

It Was More Than Rajon Rondo’s Injury That Helped the Celtics Win

Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics forward Gerald Green (30) and guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrate during the second half in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Win with Small Ball

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) sets a screen against Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and forward Jae Crowder (99) to help point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Need More Than Rajon Rondo Injury

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) is guarded by Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Rajon Rondo Injury Makes Things Easier on Both Ends for Celtics

Boston Celtics Week in Review- 4/21

Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) shoots over Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

How Can Celtics Stop Robin Lopez?

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) is guarded by Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Al Horford Needs to Look for his Shot More

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo (9) is defended by Boston Celtics center Amir Johnson (90) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

The Case for the Boston Celtics Going Small

Apr 12, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates in the final moments of the Boston Celtics 112-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Optimistic View on the Celtics Situation

Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4), center Al Horford (42), guard Avery Bradley (0) and forward Jae Crowder (99) walk off the court after their 106-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Have to Start With Defense

Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after a play as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Down Two, and the Boston Celtics are in Big Trouble