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Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the second half at TD Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 114-91. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Positives to Take Away from Loss to Cavs

Home Court Disadvantage

Jaylen Brown Continues to be Overlooked

Passing More Important than Shooting for Boston Celtics Bigs

Apr 2, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (7) dunks over New York Knicks center Marshall Plumlee (40) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting Jaylen Brown’s Playoff Role

Nov 3, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 128-122. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics In Good Position To Beat Cavs Wednesday

Dec 29, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Showdown Against Cavs Could Decide One Seed

Mar 30, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) looks for an open man against Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

March Brooklyn Nets Sadness Index

Mar 24, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket while Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Week in Review- 3/31

Feb 9, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) during the game against the Boston Celtics at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics Lack of Post Defense Could Haunt Them

Mar 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) knocks over Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Cannot be Looking Down at the Standings

Mar 29, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) tries to go between Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) and guard Tony Snell (21) during the second half of the Milwaukee Bucks 103-100 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Inconsistent Offense Becoming a Concern for Boston Celtics

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Ante Zizic greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty-three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Stash Update: Ante Zizic

Jan 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) defends against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics are Finding Balance

Feb 22, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Abdel Nader (2) drives past West Virginia Mountaineers forward Esa Ahmad (23) during the first half at the WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Stash Update: Abdel Nader

Apr 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Ray Allen (34) reacts after missing a three point basket against the New York Knicks during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Hoping for a Ray of Light

Jan 28, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) fight for a loose ball in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Bucks Last Test in the East

Mar 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Fans and Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts on the court 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

Why do the Boston Celtics get Zero Respect?

Jae Crowder: More than Three and D

Mar 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots the ball past Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) and forward Luke Babbitt (5) 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

Boston Celtics Not Scared of the Miami Heat

March 6, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens watches game action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens Has the Boston Celtics in Perfect Position Again

Mar 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrates a basket as Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) heads up court 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

Boston Celtics Control Fate of One Seed

Mar 17, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots against Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Is Marcus Smart’s Shot Becoming A Problem For Celtics?

Feb 5, 2017; Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA; LaVar Ball , father of Chino Hills guard LaMelo Ball (not pictured) against the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars at Rancho Cucamonga High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lavar Ball is Officially a Red Flag For Lonzo Ball

March 10, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Where Did Jaylen Brown’s Production Go?

Mar 15, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (42) prepares to take a shot during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Surging Al Horford Has Celtics Headed In Right Direction

Mar 20, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives to the basket while Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Week in Review- 3/24

Mar 12, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) reaches for a loose ball in front of Chicago Bulls center Joffrey Lauvergne (77) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Kelly Olynyk Will Be An Important Piece of Boston’s Playoff Run