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5 reasons the Boston Celtics can win the NBA Championship

By Ian Levy

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 29: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a foul call during the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 29, 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 29: Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a foul call during the game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on March 29, 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics on March 20, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics on March 20, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /

4. They can handle the Raptors and 76ers

The Celtics would probably rather see the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Finals — what with the added heat of their increasingly fiery rivalry and Al Horford’s track record of making Joel Embiid look average. However, they have to feel good about their ability to handle either of these opponents in a seven-game series.

Boston split with Toronto in the regular season and took three of four games from the 76ers. That margin might feel slim but no one in the Eastern Conference outscored Philadelphia by more points per 100 possessions this season and their Horford-Morris-Tatum-Hayward-Irving lineup had their way with Toronto, in admittedly small samples. The point is, there is no bad matchup out there lurking for Boston, no opponent lineups that act as Kryptonite. The Celtics can get through anyone in the East. Which brings us to the next challenge…

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