REUTERS
1. Can they beat a good team?
The Celtics' lone win against a really good team this season came at home against Oklahoma City. The Clippers have the league's best record at 22-6, and they've won 14 games in a row. The Celtics should be motivated after a big win over the Nets, but Brooklyn's legitimacy as a contender is now in question after they fired coach Avery Johnson Thursday. The Clippers are for real and should be a great test Thursday night.
