For a team that has posted a 12-2 record this postseason en route to the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics have taken some heavy criticism as they await the start of the next round of the playoffs.
Warriors forward Draymond Green defended the Celtics, pointing out that the East may not be as tough but that does not discount their accomplishment.
The Celtics' series wins were against teams with relatively lower numbers of wins, leading to criticism of the strength of their opponents in the playoffs.
Boston benefited from facing teams with key players missing due to injuries, like Miami without Jimmy Butler and Cleveland without Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell.
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