BOSTON — The NBA Finals are a unique occasion. Every year, two of the NBA’s 30 teams battle it out on the biggest stage, competing to earn ultimate glory for their organization. It’s a special experience that few players get to be a part of.
The Boston Celtics are refusing to treat it as such.
They wholly understand the magnitude of the moment. They appreciate where they are at and how they got there. But when the game clock starts in Game 1 on Thursday, they won’t act like they’re in the Finals.