Boston's starting 5 -- Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, David Lee, and Zeller -- have been outscored by 11 points in 16 minutes of floor time. Even Stevens noted that, while each player has had his moments individually, the unit as a whole has struggled. That's underlined by the fact that the starters are averaging just 79.4 points per 100 possessions but allowing 107.9 (a minus-28.5 net rating).
Boston's best offensive groups -- at least the ones that have played more than three minutes -- have been early reserve pairings like a combination of Isaiah Thomas, Smart, Evan Turner, Amir Johnson, and Jared Sullinger (sprinkle Jonas Jerebko in one of those big man spots for smaller lineups and that unit has likewise thrived).
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