Well, if we're talking numbers and factors to consider moving forward in the series, so far in these playoffs (and generally speaking in the NBA playoffs over NBA history) the team with the best player tends to win.
Other factors to keep an eye on:
- Which team wins the rebound battle
- Which team hits more threes
- Which team takes & makes more free throws
I like the Celts to win the three point battle in this series, but rebounds, free throws, and which team's top guy is more dominant are areas of concern.