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NBA Playoffs coverage: Celtics vs. Hawks
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April 28, 2016
Celtics season ends as comeback falls short
The Atlanta Hawks blew away the Boston Celtics to close out the 6 game series with a xxx-xxx win. The Hawks had another massive run in in the third quarter that gave them enough cushion to withstand the Celtics' big fourth quarter comeback from a comfortable distance.
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April 27, 2016
Iso Isaiah
Could the Boston Celtics run some Paul Pierce style isolation plays for Isaiah Thomas in Game 6? CelticsBlog's Kevin O'Connor explains why it might make sense to try it.
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April 27, 2016
Stevens: "you get ready for the next one"
Cool, calm, and collected even after a Game 5 blowout loss.
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April 27, 2016
C's D gets best seats in the house for Hawks' feast
With all the empty seats in Phillips Arena, it was the Celtics' defense that got to sit back and watch the Hawks devour their prey in the second and third quarter runs that has put the Celtics season on the brink.
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April 25, 2016
Thriving on chaos
Forgive the 80's reference that will likely get totally lost on the under 30 crowd, but this series is starting to remind me of the movie Top Gun.
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April 25, 2016
The Hero
Marcus Smart was a transcendent hero for the Boston Celtics in their 105-94 Game 4 overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Smart shadowed Kyle Korver for first three quarters before shutting down Paul Millsap over the remainder of the game.
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April 25, 2016
Crowder on the rise
After being a core contributor for Boston in the regular season, a high ankle sprain has slowed down Jae Crowder, but he looked more himself in Game 4. Could he be the next x-factor for the Celtics?
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April 24, 2016
IT, Smart Pull off Shocker for Game 4 Win vs Hawks
IT and Smart put on unforgettable performances in the clutch to outshines Paul Millsaps historic night in the Celtics' Game 4 win.
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April 23, 2016
Playoff punch
After dropping 42 points in a big win, Isaiah Thomas could be facing a suspension heading into Sunday's Game 4.
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April 23, 2016
The Switching Swede
Despite a double double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, Jonas Jerebko's impact still goes far beyond the box score. CelticsBlog's Kevin O'Connor explains how Jerebko was so integral to the Boston Celtics' Game 3 victory against the Atlanta Hawks.
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April 22, 2016
IT's career-high 42 thwarts Hawks run for Cs Win
Isaiah Thomas capitalized on the floor stretching from new starter Jonas Jerebko as the Celtics blew out the Hawks early, survived their third quarter run and put them away for the 11-103 win.
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April 21, 2016
Isaiah Thomas, shooting guard?
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Could moving Isaiah Thomas to shooting guard solve Boston's problems on offense?
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April 20, 2016
We need more talent
For the second straight year, the playoffs have made one thing readily apparent. We need more elite talent.
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April 20, 2016
Korver Daggers send Cs scrambling to Game 2 Loss
Kyle Korver's early barrage of threes sent the Celtics into a deep tailspin that they could never climb out of in their Game 2 loss to the Hawks. Brad Stevens needs to reassess how to stop the Hawks' back court with Avery Bradley down and the rookies in.
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April 19, 2016
Celtics need to capitalize in transition
Atlanta's defense has been excellent this season, so the Celtics need to make the most of their chances in transition.
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April 19, 2016
The replacements
With Avery Bradley out for the rest of the series and maybe the season, Marcus Smart and Terry Rozier could provide a spark not just on the defensive end, but as playmakers on offense, too.
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April 19, 2016
DPOY shows where the Bradley injury hits C's hard
Avery Bradley had a unique season for the Celtics that culminated in him leading NBA guards in defensive player of the year voting which sadly coincides with his injury that will leave a gaping hole in the team's defense-to-offense attack.
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April 18, 2016
Olynyk uncertain, Smart and Crowder limited
If it wasn't bad enough that the Celtics will most likely be without Avery Bradley for the rest of the series, there are additional banged up bodies on Boston's roster.
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April 17, 2016
Bradley "very unlikely" to play rest of series
Avery Bradley strained his right hamstring midway through the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics' Game 1 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Kevin O'Connor analyzes the potential severity of his injury and how long he could be sidelined.
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April 16, 2016
Celtics comeback attempt comes up short 102-101
This is what they do. They never give up and they fight back. But it wasn't enough this time.
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April 16, 2016
Celtics at Hawks Round 1 Game 1 Game Thread
The Celtics begin their postseason quest on the road vs the Atlanta Hawks as they look for their first playoff win.
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April 16, 2016
Keys to Winning in Round 1
The Celtics are matched up in a difficult opponent in Atlanta. If they can follow through on these few points, they should come out of the first round on top.
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April 16, 2016
Ballhawking the Hawks
This first round series features two top-5 defenses in the NBA. After the Celtics D suffocated the Heat on Wednesday, how will they attack the Hawks who have lit them up all year?
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April 15, 2016
Series MVP? X-factor? Celtics vs. Hawks winner?
Neither team has a star and both rely on sharing the ball and defense. After a 3-1 regular season record against the Hawks, the Celtics look to steal a playoff series from the team that they're most often compared to.
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April 15, 2016
Gotta win one first
After getting swept in the first round of the playoffs last year, the Boston Celtics know that they need to win one game before they can look ahead to winning the series against the Atlanta Hawks.