5 Reasons why the Boston Celtics will beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East Conf. Finals

#4 All of their crucial rotation pieces have the ability to make plays

#36 Marcus Smart and #42 Al Horford

Whichever way you look at it, this Celtics team has players who know their roles on both sides of the ball well and are capable of making plays to affect the game - especially in clutch situations. They don't wilt under the pressure of double teams - as Victor Oladipo was prone to in the first round and Kyle Lowry to a certain extent in the Conference Semifinals.

Doubling any Celtics player would be a recipe for disaster for the Cavs, as every member of the team is just uniformly a good playmaker in general and knows how to play through traps.

In addition, every single player in their rotation is a threat from all 3 ranges - 3-point territory, mid-range and at the hole. Even Aron Baynes has knocked down crucial 3-point shots, while the rest of their major rotation pieces have combined to shoot 131 3-pointers in 12 playoff games for an impressive average of roughly 11 made 3s on an above-average 36% clip.

This ability to make the right decision in every situation enables the Celtics to be competitive on both sides of the ball.