NBA Power Rankings: Spurs, Warriors Prepare For Second-Round Test In Playoffs

Apr 22, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) steals the ball from Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Farmar (3) as guard Tony Allen (9) defends in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Spurs defeated Grizzlies 96-87. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) steals the ball from Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Farmar (3) as guard Tony Allen (9) defends in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Spurs defeated Grizzlies 96-87. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots against Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) during the second quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots against Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) during the second quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

7. Boston Celtics (2-2)

Somehow, the Boston Celtics continue to comeback on teams. They did it in the regular season and they continue to do it in the playoffs. After a huge Game 4 comeback victory, when they were down by as many as 16 points in the third quarter, the Celtics have now evened the series against the Atlanta Hawks at two games apiece.

Led by a huge spurt from Marcus Smart late in the game, who finished 20 points, the Celtics managed to hold off the pesky Hawks in overtime. Isaiah Thomas, who wasn’t suspended for his Game 3 slap to the head of Dennis Schroder, finished with a team-high 28 points.

The series now shifts to Atlanta for a HUGE Game 5, better known as the swing game.

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