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Boston Celtics: 5 Takeaways From Game 1

By Jack Jameson

Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) gets a hug from guard Avery Bradley (0) after hitting a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) gets a hug from guard Avery Bradley (0) after hitting a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (16) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (16) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Celtics Need a More Balanced Attack

The Celtics were only able to put three players into double figures: Thomas (33), Horford (19) and Avery Bradley (14). On the other hand, the Bulls had five double figure scorers: Butler (30), Portis (19), Lopez (14), Rondo (12) and Dwayne Wade (11).

Marcus Smart managed to put up nine points on three three-pointers, but the odds of him hitting that many again in a game are basically zero. Smart is there to play defense. Olynyk specifically, needs to step up after only putting up seven points in 23 minutes of action.

Jaylen Brown did a good job coming off the bench and making a few athletic plays, finishing 2-for-2 for five points.

Every fan in the building knows the Celtics are going to Thomas when they need offense, but getting bigger contributions from Crowder and Olynyk would go a long way to a more efficient and effective offense for the Celtics.

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All it takes for Crowder to hit a couple of threes and Olynyk to grab one or two offensive rebounds to make a significant difference.

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