When it comes to the playoffs, while we are on the topic, Boston is clearly the team with the greater knowledge bank of experience. But the Cavs have made it out of the first round to face Boston in the East semis as recently as last season,

Mazzulla says the pressure on the Celtics is coming from comparisons to Cavs and Thunder: "Oh, you're not as good because you're not them."

Just last season the Boston Celtics were the most dominant team in the league, sporting the best record in the NBA by a long shot and winning the championship. Coming into this season, the Celtics were expected to have the same kind of championship-caliber season as last year,