Read what the players and coaches had to say following Boston's 106-112 defeat to Atlanta.
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BRAD STEVENS
RE: The need for young players to come through in the playoffs, and what Jayson Tatum and Semi Ojeleye did today
RE: You didn’t play four of the starters in the fourth quarter; was it about young players’ time or starters’ minutes?
RE: What’s it like knowing this early that the Celtics’ playoff position is locked up?
RE: Importance of getting Greg Monroe into the “system” since he joined the team late in the season
RE: Whether Jabari Bird is contributing in a way to possibly be under discussion for a playoff roster spot
GREG MONROE
RE: What is your take on game?
RE: How comfortable are you getting with this team?
RE: How important are these last few games for you?
RE: How important will the bench be in the Playoffs?
RE: How has your role changed?
JAYSON TATUM
RE: What was your mentality tonight?
RE: 3rd quarter dropping 10 points, what did you see there?
RE: Did you want to play the 4th?
RE: How much work do you still have to do on your rotation?
MIKE BUDENHOLZER
RE: Today’s game
RE: What about Taurean Prince’s overall performance
DEANDRE' BEMBRY
RE: What does a win so late in the season against Boston mean for the team
RE: Late in the fourth quarter (Dewayne) Dedmon was able to help seal the win
TAUREAN PRINCE
RE: For you guys to beat the Wizards and the Celtics back to back must make you feel good with the momentum:
RE: You had 31 points the last time you played the Celtics, are you feeling good in Boston
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