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NBA Power Rankings: Impact of the 2015 Trade Deadline

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 22, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks on before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks on before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 23, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Boston Celtics

Previous: No. 20

Record: 21-33

Last Week: 1-2

Key Acquisitions: Jae Crowder, SF; Isaiah Thomas, PG

Since trading both Jeff Green and Rajon Rondo, the Boston Celtics have remained in the conversation for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. What’s held Boston back is its inability to consistently create offense.

Enter Isaiah Thomas.

Thomas isn’t an elite facilitator like Rondo, but he’s instant offense as a scorer and is a transition playmaker. He averaged an efficient 20.3 points per game in 2013-14 with the Sacramento Kings and should be able to replicate that number in Boston.

For those who question his role, Thomas ending up with the Celtics has been a long time coming.

Alongside Avery Bradley, Thomas should fit right in.

Unfortunately, landing Thomas coincided with Boston losing go-to scorer Jared Sullinger. The former Ohio State Buckeyes star will miss the remainder of the season due to a stress fracture in his right foot.

Nevertheless, Boston is within 2.0 games of the No. 8 seed and has a legitimate shot at making the postseason.

Next: Finding Their Groove?