The Boston Celtics had their season end in bitter disappointment after a second straight first round exit. Given their preseason expectations, the Celtics were one of the bigger overachieving teams in the league this season and, despite the way it ended, the Celtics gave their fans the most exciting season in the Brad Stevens era.
The Celtics played with incredible pace and unmatched effort. They were the definitive team of runs, with multiple 20 deficits overcome and multiple 20 point leads lost. The Celtics were maddening with their inconsistent shooting but were inspiring with their relentless defense.