Ian Thomsen is a former NBA writer for NBA.com and Sports Illustrated. Ian joins the show to talk about Brad Stevens' impact on this team, the importance of Marcus Smart, and the maturity of Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @IanThomsen


3:58 It might be the perfect storm for the Celtics


11:17 Brad Stevens fingerprints are all over this team


25:28 Celtics LOOK like the better team


33:00 Tatum’s maturity is on full display


44:32 Smart’s importance


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