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Can the Celtics still make it to the Eastern Conference Finals? (video)

Once worried about getting past the 1st round Celtics may now have eyes on bigger prize

NBA: Playoffs-Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Entering the NBA Playoffs the Celtics and Bucks first round series was viewed as a toss-up by most NBA experts. Largely due to the fact that the Celtics would be without Kyrie Irving for the entire playoffs.

But after 2 games, the last of which was a dominating performance at the Garden, are we starting to rethink not just this series, but exactly how far we think the Celtics go? Are the Eastern Conference Finals out of the question? Finals?

With Terry Rozier, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum leading the charge the Celtics have formed a new kind of Big-three. One that many assumed would be years away from being able to carry a team but carry the Celtics they have.

The Garden Report crew kicks around the possibilities.

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