I always thought Shaughnessy was an idiot but...

[dalakhani]

I don't remember who said it but the quote went something like "this series against Miami is Boston's last important series". I think that is quite accurate.

Ainge did his job. They won a title. And now the inevitable ride back down into mediocrity (or worse).

The only team in the NBA that has a chance right now against Cleveland is Orlando. That includes the Lakers. Atlanta's length could give either cle or orlando problems but there is no way they get through both.