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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 10: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on December 10, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Depth Will Continue to be Tested

Joshua Bateman
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Boston Celtics Know They Are Comfortable on Back to Backs

Boston Celtics Bigs Step Up Against Detroit Pistons

Boston Celtics Need Balance on Offense

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 4: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics in action during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on December 4, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 111-100. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas are Incomparable

Jeremy Stevens
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BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 4: Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum the Second Most Important Scorer on the Boston Celtics

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON - DECEMBER 6: Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) brings the crowd out of their seats as they salute him after he hit a driving layup in the fourth quarter that put Boston ahead 91-85. The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 6, 2017. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Injuries Not Slowing Them Down

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 27: Al Horford

Bucking the Trend: Reserves Awaken against Milwaukee

Morgan McDaniel
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 9: Guerschon Yabusele #30 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the preseason game on October 9, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Guerschon Yabusele with Opportunity Against Mavericks

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 4: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics in action during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on December 4, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 111-100. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Are Finding Balance

Joshua Bateman
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum is Gaining Ground on Ben Simmons

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 4: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics defends Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at TD Garden on December 4, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Proving No Individual Can Stop Them

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 10: Marcus Morris #13 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 10, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum is Setting New Standards

Joshua Bateman
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 5: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Orlando Magic on November 5, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Size Could be Exposed Against Bucks

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 8, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Marcus Morris Fills 6th Man Role Perfectly

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 10: Marcus Morris #13 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 10, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brad Stevens Trusts Jayson Tatum as Much as Anyone

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics goes up with the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 8, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Is Aron Baynes Losing His Role?

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Daniel Theis 27 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Semi Ojeleye #37 and Shane Larkin #8 during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on October 24, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 110-89. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Guerschon Yabusele Problem

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics high fives fans after the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 16, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Al Horford is Becoming More of a Leader

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 10: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 10, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Who Covers Ben Simmons?

Joshua Bateman
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 06: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics walks on the court during player introductions prior to facing the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Al Horford is Praising the Youth

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Guerschon Yabusele #30 of the Boston Celtics enters the arena before the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 16, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Guerschon Yabusele Called Back Up

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 27: Al Horford

Al Horford’s Rebounding Struggles Have Returned

Liam O'Brien
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Boston Celtics forward Al Horford celebrates late in the game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. Boston won the game, 104-88. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Can Al Horford Contain Joel Embiid a Second Time?

Joshua Bateman
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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 11: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 11, 2017 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Is Marcus Morris Too Aggressive?

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 10: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 10, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Should Marcus Smart be Starting?

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON - NOVEMBER 27: Detroit Pistons' Avery Bradley and his former teammate Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics embrace following the Pistons' victory. The Boston Celtics host the Detroit Pistons in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 27, 2017. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics in Tough Battle for Top of Eastern Conference

Joshua Bateman
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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics embraces Jaylen Brown #7 after the Celtics defeat the Golden State Warriors 92-88 at TD Garden on November 16, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Get First Calm of Season

Joshua Bateman
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