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May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) holds his new mouth guard during the second quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Makes History in Game Two

Joshua Bateman
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Why the Bench is More Important than the Starters

Isaiah Thomas Knows How to Beat the Blitz

What to do with all those Boston Celtics kids

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) scramble for a loose ball during the first half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Significance of Markieff Morris’ Health

Greg Cassoli
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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 Bench Continues to Step Up

Joshua Bateman
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Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reaches in to try to steal the ball from Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) as he goes by Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) 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 Must Adjust Defense to Stay Ahead of Washington

Michael James
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Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) slaps hands with a fan during the second half of the Boston Celtics 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

Has Door Opened For Jaylen Brown To Start?

Liam O'Brien
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Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) during the second half of the Boston Celtics 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

Isaiah Thomas Finds his Shooting Stroke In Game One

Joshua Bateman
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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

Boston Celtics First Round Awards

Cullen Hawkins
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Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dunks the ball past Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Al Horford has Been the Best Player in the Series

Joshua Bateman
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Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) shoots the ball over Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Importance of Avery Bradley’s Defense

Joshua Bateman
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Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (8) and forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Week in Review- 4/28

Greg Cassoli
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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

Celtics Fourth Quarter Dominance Returning At Right Time

Liam O'Brien
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Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) tries to block the shot of Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Are Winning with Clutch Play

Joshua Bateman
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Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics forward Gerald Green (30) defends during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Celtics Are Taking Advantage of Nikola Mirotic

Joshua Bateman
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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

Greg Cassoli
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Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives around Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the third quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Celtics Still Want Jimmy Butler?

Michael James
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Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; The Boston Celtics bench reacts during the second half against the Chicago Bulls in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Boston defeats Chicago 104-95. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Three Keys To A Boston Celtics Victory In Game 5

Liam O'Brien
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Feb 16, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) is examined by training staff during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Boston Celtics in Trouble if Rajon Rondo Returns?

Jordan Van Beek
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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

Liam O'Brien
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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

John Eyler
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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

Joshua Bateman
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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

Joshua Bateman
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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

Donnie Menke
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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

Alex Eddy
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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

Alex Eddy
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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

Liam O'Brien
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