Baylor Scheierman: Celtics' Playoff Hero?

0:00It's April 13th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Boston Celtics News Today, your AI-powered team report. Superstars carry NBA teams to titles, but role players flip games and series, especially for the Celtics who've seen the time and again in their playoff runs. Baylor Shireman stands out as a prime candidate to step up this postseason after exploding lately as a second-year wing. In the regular season finale, Sunday, he dropped a career high 37 points with seven rebounds and seven assists to beat the magic. Thursday before that, he lit up Madison Square Garden for 20 points, hitting six of seven from three against the nicks. Since the all-star break, Shireman's more than doubled his scoring average, shooting over 40% from deep while creating his own shots and locking in at the line. His hot streak ignores a thumb injury and brings rebounding, passing, and solid defense with high energy. That outside shooting matters big time with potential first round foes like the magic

1:00or Sixers boasting top three defenses against three's post. All-star and even deeper threats like the pistons. Celtics' death shines through guys like him, Pritchard, Hauser, and others ready for key minutes. As playoffs heat up, Shireman's confidence could spark the boost needed alongside the stars for another banner.