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Three Keys to the Boston Celtics Winning Game 5 - and securing Banner 18

Three Keys to the Boston Celtics Winning Game 5 - and securing Banner 18

After pulling out to a 3-0 series lead, it's the Boston Celtics' turn to make adjustments. Here are three that should work well in their preparation for Monday's Game 5 matchup against Dallas.

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One more win. That’s what Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Boston Celtics are looking for. Will they get it in Game 5? (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

DALLAS — When you steamroll through the first three games of a playoff series, it’s no surprise that you don’t deviate too far from the script.

It’s working, right?

But when it doesn't, as was the case for the Boston Celtics in their 122-84 Game 4 drubbing at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, now comes the next and potentially final phase of the series for them - the adjustments game.

So what are some areas the Celtics need to shore up to get a Game 5 win and with it, Banner 18?

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