Boston Celtics: 5 reasons they can upset the Cleveland Cavaliers
By Jake Finnen
3. Avery Bradley owns the series
Avery Bradley is one of the top two-way guards in the league. He’s a player that is known for his defense more than his offense, and is a very efficient scorer at the same time, earning him a spot among the league’s elite.
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Not many players can guard Kyrie Irving, which Bradley has done in the past, and then go down and take on Iman Shumpert in the post. Well, this will be Bradley’s life for the next few games and there is not a better player suited for the challenge. His bulldog attitude is something that should not be tested.
Bradley is one of the most significant players on the Celtics roster. His defense leads to offense, and when he is given the opportunity to finish off plays, he thrives. Strong finishes at the rim, in-rhythm threes, and his “in your face” defense lights a fire under the entire team. When Bradley is running, the rest of the team runs. When he is scoring, the rest of the team is following suit.
While he may seem emotionless on the court at times, he tends to be a product of the team chemistry. Bradley can go cold from the field, just like any other player. The only difference is that when Bradley goes cold, it leaves a deflating feeling to anyone hoping for a Celtics victory. When Bradley is not finding his shot, the Celtics are in for a long night, but as long as that doesn’t happen in this series, Boston will have a fighting chance.