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Boston Celtics nearly topple the Oklahoma City Thunder despite missing Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Nikola Vucevic. Can the Celtics’ deep bench and high-energy defense unlock new playoff possibilities?

John Karalis of Celtics On SI spotlights Jaylen Brown’s 34-point, 7-assist performance and Payton Pritchard’s clutch play, analyzing the “stay ready” bench led by Ron Harper Jr., Hugo Gonzalez, and Jordan Walsh. Key breakdowns include how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-level scoring proved decisive, the Celtics’ late-game turnovers, and the strategic impact of foul trouble and tight rotations. The evolving roles of bench players, Joe Mazzulla’s sub patterns, and Boston’s resilience against the Western Conference elite drive the debate.

Will the Celtics find playoff success once fully healthy? Don’t miss this insightful Locked On Celtics analysis on Boston’s depth, execution, and strengths against NBA contenders.

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