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May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dribbles the ball past Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) in the second quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Thomas-Horford Role Reversal Making a Difference

The State of the Celtics Frontcourt

Jaylen Brown Fits Into Celtics Winning Ways

Are the Celtics This Year’s Dark Horse in the Playoffs?

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) and center Al Horford (42) react to a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 123-101. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Gortat Should Take Avery Bradley More Seriously

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 Learn to Win Without as Much Isaiah Thomas

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) reacts to his three point basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in game five of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Answer Isaiah Thomas’ Call

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Ante Zizic walks off stage after being selected as the number twenty-three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Ante Zizic Would be a Huge Help vs Wizards

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier (12) is guarded by Washington Wizards point guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Terry Rozier Should be Running the Second Unit

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

What Needs to Happen for Boston to Advance

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a three point basket against the Washington Wizards 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

It’s Time for the Boston Celtics to Become the Next NBA Villains

May 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Ray Allen (left), guard Dwyane Wade (center)m and forward LeBron James (right) talk on the bench during the second half in game one of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t Tell the ’08 Celtics How They Should Feel About Ray Allen

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gestures from the bench as Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (R) looks on against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Three Keys for Celtics Ahead of Game 5

May 7, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) and Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90) jump for the opening tip during the first quarter in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Trouble With the Starting Lineup

May 7, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Pressure is Back on the Boston Celtics

May 7, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the second quarter in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics Biggest Issues in Games 3 and 4 Against Wizards

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Brandon Jennings (7) attempts to steal the ball from Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Battle for Control in Game Four

Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts with his team after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Real Keys to the Boston Celtics Success

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) knocks the ball from Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Can’t Get Caught up in Tensions

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) leaps to pass the ball as Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) defends in the first quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Kelly Oubre Suspension Will Keep Everyone on Edge

Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) has words with Chicago Bulls guard Anthony Morrow (11) 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

An Aggressive Kelly Olynyk Would Help Celtics

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during the first 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

Boston Celtics Need Everyone to Step Up, Not Just Thomas

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) looks to pass past Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) and guard John Wall (2) 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

Boston Celtics Week in Review- 5/5

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gestures from the bench as Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (R) looks on against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Need to Get Isaiah Thomas Going Early

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) defend in the second quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Silver Lining Ahead of Game 4

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) leaps to pass the ball as Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) defends in the first quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Lose Ugly in Washington

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) tries to recover a ball that Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) knocked loose during overtime in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

The Celtics Must Start Games Better on the Road

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier (12) is guarded by Washington Wizards point guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Terry Rozier’s Remarkable Postseason Rebounding