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Terry Rozier is a new player this season

Terry Rozier was the catalyst for the Celtics pivotal fourth quarter run Monday night. USA Today Sports/Brad Rempel

The contrast is startling. Terry Rozier is a completely different player in his sophomore season, a confident, brash defender, floor leader, and shooter.

His improvement has been one of the biggest surprises of the early season for the Celtics. He was primarily responsible for sparking the Celtics’ stunning rally Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was in the middle of Boston’s 19-0 run that knocked out the young, talented, but wobbly Wolves.

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