The Nets weren't a threat in the paint in the first 2 games. Not even in PnR action which is weird cause they have decent rollers in Claxton and Drummond.
Points in the paint
Game 1
Celtics 56
Nets 32
Game 2
Celtics 44
Nets 34
If our bigs are mostly asked to play D on the perimeter, it seems like there's no need to rush Timelord back. I mean, Theis may be a better perimeter defender than Timelord. Obviously, the Nets may change their strategy in game 3. They have plenty of time to make adjustments.