The 10 Best Lineups in the NBA Playoffs Since 2001

3) 2010-11 Boston Celtics

Lineup: Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O'Neal

Net Rating: 23.9

The year prior, the Celtics again owned one of the better lineups come postseason time. Here, Ray Allen and Jermaine O'Neal take the place of Avery Bradley and Brandon Bass. The result was a higher net rating and a noticeable difference in three-point shooting.

On their way to a second-round exit, this version of the Celtics lineup out-shot teams by 27.3% from three and 13.1% in effective field goal percentage. They were a liability from the free throw line, but averaged 14 more field goals than their opponents per 100 possessions.