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May 23, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) reaches for a rebound between Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and center Kelly Olynyk (41) in the second quarter in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Will Live With Cavaliers Shooting

Taking a Page From the Cavaliers Book

Upsides for the Boston Celtics Going Into Game Five

Chris Bosh Could be an Option for the Celtics

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens during the second half in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens Showing Tyronn Lue what Coaching Looks Like

May 23, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) celebrates his dunk beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) in the third quarter in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Prove They Can Compete

May 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) is fouled by Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second half in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Gave the NBA What it Needed

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) on the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Five Off-Season Moves Boston Should Make

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Isaiah Thomas Conundrum

Apr 2, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

A Match Made in Heaven: Kristaps Porzingis to Boston?

May 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrates after the Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Celtic’s Depth Wins Game 3

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

Imagining the Future After Game 3

May 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates a three point basket by guard Avery Bradley (not pictured) in the fourth quarter against Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

It’s Not Luck

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball while being guarded by Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics Leave The NBA in Shock, Defeat the Cavs in Game 3

May 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) defends Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first quarter in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Smart Steps Up for Isaiah Thomas

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A Boston Celtics fan reacts to the camera before the start of the game against the Washington Wizards 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

Well Celtics fans, as one game ends the next begins

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) on the court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers Remind the Boston Celtics they are Still Rebuilding

Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts during the second half against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

How Can The Celtics Effectively Use Their Second Round Picks

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) tries to grab a loose ball in the middle of four Boston Celtics during the second half in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Series Against Cavs is Making Ainge’s Decision Easier

Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) looks on against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Hardwood Houdini: NBA 1st Round Mock Draft

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball while being guarded by Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Need LeBron James to be a Jump Shooter

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) lays the ball in the basket past Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Will Struggle In Game 2

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) lays the ball in the basket past Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Cannot Survive Inconsistent Shooting Against Cavaliers

Oct 29, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) controls the ball as Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) defends during the first half at United Center. The Bulls won 118-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

The Optimal Draft Night Trade for the Celtics

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball while defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first quarter in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Jaylen Brown Earns Role in Game One Drubbing

Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Now the Celtics future is much clearer

May 10, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during a break in the action 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

State of the Celtics Backcourt

Sep 25, 2015; Waltham, MA, USA; Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge (left) and co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, during media day at the Boston Celtic Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Boston Celtics Shouldn’t Trade the Number One Pick