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NBA Playoffs: 5 Reasons the Boston Celtics have Won 3 Straight Games

By Riley Culler

Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) attempts to shoot the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) 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
Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) attempts to shoot the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) 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 /
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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
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 /

Boston showing the NBA teamwork is more valuable than Super Stars

Jimmy Butler, a clutch veteran like Dwayne Wade, or a massive 7’0 Center who dominates the boards. Boston may not have anyone like that, but they do have 6-8 really talented basketball players.

You can look at every playoff team and spot a super star or two, but that isn’t the case in Boston. Yes, Isaiah Thomas was an MVP candidate this season, but being 5’9 comes with limitations. Al Horford signed a max contract this off season, and he’s well worth it, but he isn’t a player who’s going to take over a playoff game. The Celtics don’t have a 2nd gear player, but they’ve put the right pieces in place to just be a great team; without a superstar.

"Avery Bradley (24), Isaiah Thomas (24) and Al Horford (21) each scored more than 20 points in Wednesday’s Game 5 win vs. the Bulls. It’s the first time three Celtics have scored at least 20 points in a playoff game since Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo did so in Game 2 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Heat."

Source: ESPN Stats and Information’s Twitter Page

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