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The 10 Best Lineups in the NBA Playoffs Since 2001
The Celtics' Big Three was the main driver to their success, but where do they rank among the best NBA Playoff lineups in recent history?

4) 2011-12 Boston Celtics

Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Paul Pierce, Brandon Bass, Kevin Garnett

Net Rating: 22.9

In a shortened 66-game season, the Celtics won 39 games in the 2011-12 campaign. They would go on to win 11 more in the postseason, where they were ousted in the Eastern Conference Finals by LeBron and the Heat.

As a whole, this lineup was a big success in the playoffs. They might have averaged fewer field goal attempts per 100 possessions, but they had an advantage of 7.4 in field goals along with a free throw percentage margin of 15.2% in 123.2 minutes.

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