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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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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during a 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: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during a 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) /

1. Kyrie Irving is the ultimate wild card

The formula for the Celtics looked like it was going to be versatile defense, shooting depth and a load of complementary ball-handlers who could all attack a mismatch or a bent defense to keep finding open space for good shots. On certain nights the Celtics have had all the pieces in place, on others they have all fallen away. But the truth is, the Celtics can be special even if the plan is only half-implemented.

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On nights where no one else can score, defense and Kyrie Irving can be enough to win. And on some nights, even when they can’t stop anyone, Kyrie can still be enough to win. He’s one of the league’s most electric isolation scorers and is a magician in the pick-and-roll. He makes the shots he isn’t supposed to make, the ones no one else would even have the handle to create. The Kyrie Show is definitely not the team the Celtics want to be. But it could be the Plan B that helps them survive in a big playoff game.

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