Whole again: 15 Takeaways from Celtics/Heat Game 3

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images 1. For the first time in over a month, the Boston Celtics were whole again. Well, mostly. Rookie Romeo Langford was out, but his absence was more than offset by the return of Gordon Hayward. Multiple Celtics commented that just having Hayward on the floor was a difference maker, as they got their first Eastern Conference Finals win.

2. Before we get to Hayward’s return, let’s start with some adjustments Brad Stevens made right out of the gate. Boston had been starting games with Kemba Walker guarding Goran Dragic. Right from the jump, Marcus Smart picked up Dragic. Walker was able to “hide” on Jae Crowder. The differences were noticeable, as Miami never…