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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

Pressure is Back on the Boston Celtics

Celtics Biggest Issues in Games 3 and 4 Against Wizards

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

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier (12) reacts with fans after scoring a three point basket during the fourth 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

Oh Boy, This Boston Celtics Team is Fun

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots defended by Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the fourth quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Should Expect More Bradley Beal

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

Brad Stevens’ Fluid Playoff Rotation

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts after scoring 53 points in defeating the Washington Wizards in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas Never Stops Surprising Us

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates with fans after defeating the Washington Wizards in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Road Success Will be Put to the Test

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) holds his new mouth guard during the second 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

Isaiah Thomas Makes History in Game Two

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

Why the Bench is More Important than the Starters

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

Isaiah Thomas Knows How to Beat the Blitz

Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) dribbles the ball as Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan (0) defends during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

What to do with all those Boston Celtics kids

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) scramble for a loose ball during the first half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Significance of Markieff Morris’ Health

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 Bench Continues to Step Up

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reaches in to try to steal the ball from Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) as he goes by Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) 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 Must Adjust Defense to Stay Ahead of Washington

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) slaps hands with a fan 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

Has Door Opened For Jaylen Brown To Start?