We all know that the Boston Celtics are only going to go as far as Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce take them. After all, they are the two best players on the team, and without Rajon Rondo, their level of play will need to be that much more effective.
On that same token, however, the Celtics are going to need their role players to step up and provide Garnett and Pierce with some support. With Rondo unavailable for the postseason, guys like Jeff Green and Jason Terry must be there in the event that one of Boston's two stars has an off night. If the supporting cast does not play well, the C's can kiss any chance of a playoff run goodbye.
Fortunately for the Celtics, K.G. and Pierce have been getting some help.
Take Brandon Bass for example. Following a miserable start to the season, he has been on fire over the last two months.
After shooting 55 percent from the floor in March, Bass has been absolutely killing it during April, averaging 15 points on 59.5 percent shooting through seven games. His outstanding level of play has allowed Doc Rivers to go with a big starting lineup, k ...
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Why Boston Celtics’ Role Players Are Hidden Key to 2013 Playoff Push
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