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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)

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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

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics goes to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs 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 need a signature game 7 from Jaylen Brown

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball while being guarded by Shane Larkin #8 of the Boston Celtics in the second quarter during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 26, 2018 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. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Khris Middleton;Shane Larkin

Boston Celtics: Shane Larkin struggling to stay on court

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks Semi Ojeleye #37 of the Boston Celtics and Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks box out during 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: The Semi Ojeleye conundrum

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics attempts a shot while being guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 26, 2018 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. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum needs to be the bail out option

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics in Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs 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 with worst game of the series as Bucks force game 7

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Al Horford #42 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics box out during Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics need more offense to get game 6 win

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Jaylen Brown #7 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics exchange high fives in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Time for the Boston Celtics to win on the road

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)

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum needs to stay assertive