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Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Now the Celtics future is much clearer

State of the Celtics Backcourt

Why the Boston Celtics Shouldn’t Trade the Number One Pick

3 Things We Learned From Game 7

May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) rebounds the ball in front of Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) in the third quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Quit counting the Celtics out

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) drives to the basket while guarded by Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Should Kelly Olynyk Start vs Cavs?

May 15, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half in game seven of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Kelly Olynyk Game

May 15, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a basket during the second half in game seven of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Celtics Game 7 Win is Bigger Than You Think

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics History is Made in Game Seven

May 7, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Could Add to his Legend in Game 7

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Hero Ball is Boston’s Biggest Enemy in Game Seven

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gestures from the bench as Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (R) looks on against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens Gets First Signature Playoff Series

May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) makes a three-point field goal over Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the final minute of the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas has Proved He’s More Effective than John Wall

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) works the ball against Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the second half in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 123-101. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics Need Marcus Smart To Reappear In Game 7

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during a break in the action against the Washington Wizards during the second half in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 123-101. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Know What They Need to Win Game Seven

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A Boston Celtics fan reacts to the camera before the start of the game against the Washington Wizards in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 123-101. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

No Matter the Outcome, the Celtics are in Good Position

May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts on the court against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

“Game 7 on Monday”

Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

What Happens if the Celtics Lose the Lottery?

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dribbles the ball past Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) in the second quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Thomas-Horford Role Reversal Making a Difference

Jan 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

The State of the Celtics Frontcourt

Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates a play with forward Jaylen Brown (7) in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Jaylen Brown Fits Into Celtics Winning Ways

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Fans reach for Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) after their 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Celtics This Year’s Dark Horse in the Playoffs?

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) and center Al Horford (42) react to a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 123-101. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Gortat Should Take Avery Bradley More Seriously

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Learn to Win Without as Much Isaiah Thomas

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) reacts to his three point basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Answer Isaiah Thomas’ Call

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Ante Zizic walks off stage 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

Ante Zizic Would be a Huge Help vs Wizards

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier (12) is guarded by Washington Wizards point guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Terry Rozier Should be Running the Second Unit

Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; The Boston Celtics huddle at center court during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

What Needs to Happen for Boston to Advance