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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Morris of the Boston Celtics react after a play in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 2018 in Cleveland, 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need a complete effort to win

Boston Celtics front court has to dominate with Kevin Love out

Boston Celtics: Turnovers the most important battle for game 7

Boston Celtics throw away opportunities in game six

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics looking to send LeBron James packing again

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first half during Game Five of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum’s defense has been more impressive than his offense

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics exits the arena after Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23, 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)

Jayson Tatum becoming the most reliable player on the Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts with Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a game 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)

Kyrie Irving is the mentor that he never had in LeBron

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Aron Baynes #46 is assisted off the floor by teammate Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 23, 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 show value of extra opportunities in game 5

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Boston Celtics Terry Rozier steals the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James during fourth quarter action. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Five of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 23, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics have to expect vintage James in game six

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 28: Al Horford #42 embraces Marcus Smart #36 and Guerschon Yabusele #30 of the Boston Celtics after beating the Houston Rockets 99-98 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 snubbed in NBA All Defense voting

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 21, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need to go to Al Horford early on

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: Kyle Korver #26 of the Cleveland Cavaliers competes for a loose ball against Terry Rozier #12 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics in the second half during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2018 in Cleveland, 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. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics point guard dilemma

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Marcus Smart #36 and Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics exchange handshakes during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics Need Veterans to Step Up and Pave the Road Against Cleveland

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks through the tunnel to the arena prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics on May 15, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need more than home court to bounce back

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball over Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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)

Celtics vs. Cavaliers: A Three-Game Series to Reach the NBA Finals

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to pass against Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics in the third quarter during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2018 in Cleveland, 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. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Cavaliers starting to exploit the Boston Celtics switching

CLEVELAND - MAY 21: Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown is down on the floor following a fourth quarter play. The Boston Celtics visit the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game Four of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals playoff series at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on May 21, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics show fight in game 4 loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND,OH - MAY 19: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2018 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics have a Terry Rozier problem

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 19: Marcus Morris #13 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics high five in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need to look at themselves, not Cavaliers, for game 4

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 19: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 19, 2018 in Cleveland, 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics Continue Road Struggles, Fall to Cavs 116-86

WALTHAM, MA - MAY 17: Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, center, addresses players during Celtics practice at the team's practice facility in Waltham, MA on May 17, 2018. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics cannot be fazed by runs in Cleveland

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need to prove they can be consistent on the road

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball over Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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)

The Boston Celtics Have a Defensive Death Lineup

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: The Boston Celtics bench howls after Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James was called for a fourth quarter foul. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Final Playoff series at the TD Garden in Boston on May 15, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics Look Inspired and United—Something Foreign to the Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics 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)

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals: Key Takeaways and a Look Ahead

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Marcus Smart #36 and Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics exchange handshakes during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics defense has been spectacular against Cavaliers

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens speaks to the huddle during a time out in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Final Playoff series at the TD Garden in Boston on May 15, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Game 2 most balanced of season