Kyrie Irving has had a hot hand of late, but the Boston Celtics haven't held the No. 1 overall seed in the East for months because they let superstars walk all over them. Our NBA picks explain why it will be tough sledding for Irving tonight.
, both of whom provide a combination of size, good hands, and the ability to slide that will make Irving work for every bucket.
In addition to forcing opponents into taking the least valuable shots overall, Boston also has a bevy of wings and bigger guards who grind on opposing stars. Their 4-0 sweep of the Nets in last season’s playoffs was the first time I ever saw Durant wilt under that kind of physicality.
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