When you’re close enough to the goal, it’s time to make that final push. If you’re an NBA team, then, definitely listen up.

Imagine you were a runner. You’ve reached the end of the biggest race of your life. You’ve got a narrow lead. Surely, you’re exhausted – but something is going to happen psychologically that allows you to run faster than you would have thought possible. 

When an NBA team is close to the goal, they’ve got to make the same push. Often, that involves swinging a big trade for a player that could put them over the top. 

The Boston Celtics are awfully close to the goal.

At 26-12, they’ve been the best team in the NBA this season. 

Here’s a trade that aims to help them make a final championship push.