2024 Playoffs- 3rd Round: Minnesota Timberwolves - Dallas Mavericks- MAVS WIN 4-1!

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Celtics are a perimeter team. They aren't trying to dominate the paint. No team takes more threes. No matter who wins the WCF the finals will be a clash of systems. A throwback to the Warriors-Cavs matchups.

And when they're clicking, they probably have the best set of perimeter defenders in the league to throw at teams in Tatum, Brown, Holiday, and White. Mix in a healthy Porzingis and they are dangerous.  They have a decent bench with Pritchard, and Hauser that can make shots. And don't underestimate Horford as he's a wily vet, that has seen it all and is still potent from 3pt land.  Again, not to look ahead, but if they both advance, Dallas doesn't have the same advantages vs Boston that they do vs Minnesota. IMO.  They're Bigs might not be as consequential, as Boston always plays 5 out to draw them away from the paint. Lively is more switchable than Gafford and can guard in space.  Let's stick to the task at hand first, before advancing to the next series.