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How will the Celtics bounce back without Jaylen Brown, Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart and Daniel Theis? Is Boston destined for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and where will the Wizards fall in the playoff picture? Sam Packard of Locked on Celtics breaks it all down.

The Celtics goal heading in to the playoffs was to remain healthy. So far, not so good. Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for tomorrows game against the Washington Wizards. Marcus Smart will also sit out tomorrow adding to the long list that is Boston's injury report. Al Horford is questionable, while Jaylen Brown remains in concussion protocol. Daniel Theis was lost for the season after a Monday MRI. Paul Pierce earned his nickname on this day 17 years ago. Paul lit up the Lakers for 42 points and earned his moniker 'The Truth' from Shaquille O'Neal.  

The Boston Celtics have certainly been trending in today’s news, albeit for some unfortunate news.

Daniel Theis is likely out for the season after tearing his meniscus late in last night’s loss to Indiana. Marcus Smart, who had just returned after the all-star break from injury, is out indefinitely with an injury to his right thumb.

And in a slight turn of good news for the Celtics, star guard Kyrie Irving’s left knee soreness is reportedly not considered anything more than tendinitis, and he will not miss extended time.

Sam Sheehan, Lucky's Pipe, Jon Ignal, and Matt Ignal discuss the Celtics loss to the Pacers, praise Smart, and discuss the likely seeding of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

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The Boston Celtics were already without Jaylen Brown (concussion) and Al Horford (illness) Sunday night. The visiting Indiana Pacers were playing good basketball since the All-Star Break.

The Celtics were going to require a total team effort to win. While they enjoyed a 10-point lead at halftime, fans began to get antsy when no one saw Kyrie Irving for the start of the third quarter. Irving was ruled out with left knee soreness. With no Kyrie in the second half, the Pacers proved to be too much for the undermanned Celtics. A late rally would come up just short, with Boston losing 99-97. 

Jaylen Brown is still recovering from his scary fall against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Al Horford will not be available tonight due to an illness.

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The Celtics picked up a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night 117-109. Jaylen Brown suffered a nasty fall in the second half but appears to be OK.

Gordon Hayward gave Celtics media members a rehab update today while also touching on the possibility of a return at the end of this season.

Zaire and Matt Ignal chat after the Timberwolves game about Jaylen Brown, Mook(!), Smart, Rozier, and Al Horford.

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The Celtics clinch a 2018 Playoff Appearance in Thursday night's win in Minnesota. Jaylen Brown falls violently on his neck and back after losing grip of the rim after a two-hand dunk in the 3rd Quarter. Brown left the court under his own power, but was sent to a nearby hospital for more evaluations that are revolving around a suspected concussion.

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The injury report for the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves is looked at ahead of their game tonight at 8 pm. The Timberwolves sign Derrick Rose. The Houston Rockets keep the win streak alive.