Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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The "best" player doesn't always win a series, especially against balanced, ensemble teams filled with a number of really good players.This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the 2024 Boston Celtics might be THE most balanced title team of all-time, and how Game 5 of the Finals against Dallas epitomized nearly everything that makes them so great, from Joe Mazulla's coaching adjustments to their historical spacing, intelligent defenders, unique backcourt, multiple playmakers and more.

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