At this point of the season, and the series, there are few, if any, surprises. Sure, Celtics coach Doc Rivers got a boost Saturday night with his revamped lineup, but his clandestine reconfiguration was due as much to the actions of the NBA as to his own creative juices. (Full article: 902 words)

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