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Celtics @ 7: Brad Stevens Has Been Perfect Coach To Turn Celtics Around

BOSTON (CBS) – The Celtics have put their four-game skid behind them with three straight wins, but enter a pivotal five-game road trip Saturday night in Phoenix still fighting for a top-four seed in the East.

With victories over the Sixers, Magic, and Raptors last week, the C's guaranteed themselves Brad Stevens' first winning season as an NBA coach.

So Saturday's "Celtics at 7" on 98.5 The Sports Hub opened with a celebration of Stevens and his accomplishments early in Boston's rebuild.

Host Adam Kaufman and CBSBoston.com Celts beat writer Brian Robb discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Stevens era, before turning their attention to Isaiah Thomas and his torrid pace in March.

Kaufman and Robb also hit on Marcus Smart's shooting woes and the importance of this road trip with 10 games to play in the regular season.

Enjoy the full podcast below!

Listen to this week's full episode of Celtics @ 7:

Celtics @ 7 Part 1

Celtics @ 7 Part 2

Celtics @ 7 Part 3

Celtics @ 7 Part 4

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