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BOSTON, MA - May 3: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 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)

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics lays up a shot against Marco Belinelli #18 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2018 at TD Garden on April 30, 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jayson Tatum; Marco Belinelli

Boston Celtics need to exploit 76ers wings on defense

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 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 use Joel Embiid to break Philadelphia 76ers rhythm

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Boston Celtics Aron Baynes, left, celebrates with teammate Terry Rozier III, right, after Rozier hit a three pointer to give Boston a 112-94 lead during the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Eastern Conference semifinals at TD Garden in Boston on April 30, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics aren’t your average backups

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 30: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics grabs a rebound overErsan Ilyasova #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One in Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 117-101. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics welcome the 76ers to the playoffs

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: No Jaylen Brown, No Problem

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks of Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need Semi Ojeleye to repeat round 1 success

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics defends against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Seven of Round One of the 2018 NBA. Playoffs on April 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: Do not expect Aron Baynes to last long with first unit

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter of Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks during at TD Garden on April 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need Marcus Morris to get back to scoring effectively

BOSTON - JANUARY 18: Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric grabs a rebound and gets in the face of Celtics' Jaylen Brown in the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Jan. 18, 2018. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics focused on transition against 76ers

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers runs into Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at TD Garden on November 30, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston will face a much harder challenge against Philadelphia

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Jayson Tatum-Markelle Fultz Trade Comes to Fruition in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers runs into Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at TD Garden on November 30, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart is perfect to defend Ben Simmons

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on January 18, 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 know how to contain Joel Embiid

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: JJ Redick

Boston Celtics: 76ers three point shooting will push the defense

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Ben Simmons

Boston Celtics’ versatility will face biggest test against 76ers

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers passes the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 18, 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 face 76ers with flipped expectations

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 16: Joel Embiid 21 Head Coach Brett Brown and Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers look onduring the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 16, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Shutting down 76ers shooters key for Boston Celtics victory

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Seven of Round One of the 2018 NBA. Playoffs on April 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 learning to win without the 3 point shot

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot against Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Seven of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 112-96. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics save their best for game seven

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Giannis Antetokounmpo

5 Takeaways from Boston Celtics – Milwaukee Bucks Series

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Injuries Continue with Jaylen Brown in game 7

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics, Marcus Smart #36 and Jayson Tatum #0 celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Seven in Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 28, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 112-96. (Photo by Ma

Boston Celtics finally get balance in game 7

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 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. Man

Boston Celtics excited for game 7 in TD Garden

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics is introduced prior to Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 26, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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: Keys to a game 7 victory