It may have been smooth sailing for the Celtics during the regular season, but that may not be the case in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers. Cleveland presents a tough and potentially overlooked opponent for the Celtics to get past on their way to the NBA Finals. The Cavs are already battle-tested after surviving a seven-game series with Orlando during the opening round. But what other challenges could derail the Celtics in this series? Let’s look at the biggest challenges the Celtics could potentially face throughout the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Donovan Mitchell’s Explosiveness
Without a doubt, Mitchell has to be Boston’s biggest concern during the Eastern Conference Semifinals.