Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have all the talent in the world; they arguably have the best roster in the Eastern Conference and will likely still be the favorites – in the mind’s of some – to emerge from the playoffs and make the NBA Finals.
When it comes to the Celtics, the real game-changer for the team is really Gordon Hayward. He hasn’t looked much like his former self this season, but had a great start to the month of February which could indicate somewhat of him turning the corner.
If Hayward can be efficient during the playoffs, he literally changes this team’s outlook entering the playoffs. He gives them a legit second scoring star next to Kyrie Irving, and is a capable defender.
Will the Celtics begin to get their act together and evolve into the contender that many expected them to be at the start of the season?