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Boston Celtics: 5 crazy predictions for 2019 and beyond

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 02: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is announced before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden on January 02, 2019 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 02: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is announced before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden on January 02, 2019 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Hayward returns to All-Star form

Gordon Hayward’s 35-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves is just the beginning.

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Hayward’s confidence continues to rise following the All-Star break as he becomes a force off the bench by averaging almost a triple-double through the second half of the season.

His value really shows when Kyrie Irving and Al Horford miss some key games in April.  Hayward shows both leadership and confidence in helping the Celtics continue to roll during an important stretch in the season.

Fans will really see Gordon Hayward shine when he is on the court with Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and newcomer Nikola Vucevic.  The Celtics new death lineup becomes one of the reasons the team finishes the season with 58 wins and once again look like the Eastern Conference favorites.

After posting the best record in the NBA post All-Star break, many critics believe the Boston Celtics are favorites to win the championship after Draymond Green gets into it again with Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins.  The inner turmoil begins to test the leadership ability of head coach Steve Kerr.

The crumbling of the Golden State Warriors become the story of the second half of the NBA season along with the comeback story of one Gordon Hayward.

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