The way we played in the last two games along with the fourth quarter against Memphis...if we keep playing like this then we don't need a trade.
To me there are two huge factors that have led to this turnaround:
1. Return of Avery Bradley
Bradley's return has been big for us because the impact of this is two-fold:
i) Ball pressure.
Bradley definately impacts the game with the defensive pressure he applies as long as he's on the court.
ii) Rotations.
Bringing Bradley back allows us to move Terry to the bench where he shines. With Terry, Lee, Green and Sullinger coming off he bench we have one of the more ballanced second units in the league. Terry and Green bring scoring, Lee helps with his on-ball pressure and Sullinger dominates the interior with his rebounding and banging inside.
2. Lineup change
Our lack of size on the bench has killed us. By moving either Bass or Sully into the starting lineup, it allows us to bring Collins off the bench.
This means we almost always have a big 7-foot presence on the court, and the combination of Collins and Sullinger in the front court will leave many opposing teams bruised and battered. I assure you it's a front that nobody wants to run into.
It's amazing how the smallest changes can impact a team.
Also it's absolutely clear as day that everybody on this team (KG, Pierce, Rondo, Terry, Green, Collins, Sully) have all been playing harder on defense since Bradley's return. It sounds crazy, but it really does seem like his effort level is contagious. The last two games everybody is playing with an energy and passion that just didn't exist before that.