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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 9: Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph (6) attempts to dish off a pass but Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (42) was there to make the interception as the Celtics tightened up on defense during the second half but it wasn't enough as they fell to the Indiana Pacers 97-91. The Boston Celtics host the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden in Boston on Feb. 09, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Play Pacers in Eastern Conference Showdown

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Boston Celtics Will be Cautious With Jaylen Brown

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 28: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on February 28, 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 Morris Becoming Top Offensive Option

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 28: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on February 28, 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)

Marcus Smart: Passing More Shooting Less

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 5: Al Horford #42 and Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 5, 2018 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Seeing Results of Stevens’ Minute Distribution

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Terry Rozier 12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Marcus Smart #36 after the 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Depth Key to Consistency

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 23: Terry Rozier 12 of the Boston Celtics calls a play during the game against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on December 23, 2017 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Cannot Relax Against Lesser Teams

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 3: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets on March 3, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Bench Can be the Best in the NBA

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 26: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics during a game at TD Garden on February 26, 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: Daniel Theis Returning Against Rockets

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets fouls Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of the game at TD Garden on December 28, 2017 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Can Marcus Smart Repeat Success Against James Harden

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 09: Greg Monroe #55 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on February 9, 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Is Greg Monroe Washed Up Already?

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 28: The Boston Celtics celebrate during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 28, 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 Finally Getting Confortable

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 28: Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) is fouled by Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) during the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets during a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Feb. 28, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Questions of Sustainability

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics looks on during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on February 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 vs Charlotte Hornets Preview: Battle of the Guards.

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics grabs the rebound against the Detroit Pistons on February 23, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics are back on track heading back home

MEMPHIS, OH - DECEMBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 16, 2017 at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Ohio. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Can’t Play Down to Memphis Grizzlies

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks to the sidelines during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Boston defeated Detroit 110-98. 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 Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Stay Fresh for Back to Back vs Knicks

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics grabs the rebound against the Detroit Pistons on February 23, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Importance of Versatility

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks to pass the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Boston defeated Detroit 110-98. 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 Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Balance Once Again Key in Boston Celtics Victory

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Theis

Daniel Theis makes case to start in win over Pistons

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 09: Greg Monroe #55 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on February 9, 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: What Can We Expect from Greg Monroe?

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 13: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and head coach Brad Stevens look on during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden on December 13, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Brad Stevens in Great Position for Coach of the Year Run

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Size Problem Against Pistons

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #11, Marcus Smart #36 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics get back on defense after during a 108-107 Los Angeles Lakers win at Staples Center on January 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Marcus Smart in Make or Break Position for Boston Celtics

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 11: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 11, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: What Happens to Terry Rozier?

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 04: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and the at Boston Celtics bench reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden on February 4, 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart Cleared to Play Friday