One of the biggest strengths of the Boston Celtics over the last two years has been their depth and lineup balance. Brad Stevens has used a platoon like rotation at times and has always kept fresh legs on the court, using all options in his rotation. The Celtics have not had the strongest starting unit, and that extra boost from their second unit has been a huge difference maker.
Now, the dynamics of the team have changed and with recent injuries, the starting unit is going to have to take on more responsibility than ever before in the Stevens era.