Of all the paths to the NBA Finals, none has been easier so far than the Boston Celtics'. They've already secured a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals after having the pleasure of beating up two depleted opponents, and yet they're in a state that could be described as suffering from success.
In the first round, the top-seeded Celtics had a real treat: revenge against the Miami Heat sans Jimmy Butler. The Celtics closed out the series in five games after a brief scare in Game 2.
The Celtics wrapped the second series up 4-1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were without key players like Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, and Caris LeVert. Boston ultimately didn't face much of a threat in these matchups.
Those underwhelming opponents, Miami and Cleveland, contribute to the lack of enthusiasm around the Boston Celtics despite handling themselves well. The team has yet to face a real test as they advance to potentially face the New York Knicks or Indiana Pacers.
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