Stephen A. Smith Sends Strong Warning To Celtics' Eastern Conference Rivals
'Everybody better watch out.'
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With the NBA Playoffs just two weeks away, the Boston Celtics are peaking at the perfect time . They've won seven of their last eight games entering Monday night's showdown with the Atlanta Hawks, becoming nearly unbeatable since Jayson Tatum returned. They just clinched a postseason berth with their 50th win and appear headed for another deep playoff run .
They're also out for revenge after getting upset by the New York Knicks in the second round last year. On Monday's episode of "First Take," Stephen A. Smith explained why the Knicks and the rest of the Eastern Conference should fear the Celtics in the postseason.
"They will be waiting for the Knicks, and they will be ready. ... This is not the same team that they were last year.