MILWAUKEE — The Celtics, after only one season in the lottery, return to the playoffs starting Sunday in Cleveland.
Brad Stevens has coached in two NCAA national championship games, but he understands that this is different terrain. At least he can laugh on the eve of an utterly new challenge — a prolonged series against a lineup that features LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
“As a coach you look forward to it, but you would prefer your (opponent) wasn’t the best team ever assembled, or whatever they are,” he said.
This is where veterans such as Evan Turner come in.