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The Celtics and Cavaliers are dealing with some injuries to secondary pieces as Amir Johnson is dealing with a shoulder sprain and Deron Williams missed shootaround with an illness ahead of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Golden State Warriors eliminated San Antonio and will await the East winner in the 2017 NBA Finals.

Dan Favale, a National NBA Writer for Bleacher Report, joins CLNS's Evan Valenti to preview Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Find Dan on Twitter @DanFavale.

Lucky's Pipe, Matt Ignal, Evan Valenti, and Zaire talk about the major keys heading into Game 4.

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The Celtics shocked the Cavaliers Sunday night with a Game 3 win in the Eastern Conference Finals. They may have lost starting big Amir Johnson, though, to an injury. Likewise, 2016 No. 16 overall pick Guerschon Yabusele may miss Summer League after having foot surgery recently.

In this Roundtable episode, Lucky's Pipe, Zaire, Matt Ignal, and Evan Valenti react to an incredible game 3 where the Celtics, minus IT, shocked the Cavs in thrilling fashion.

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With no Isaiah Thomas and facing a 21-point deficit, the Boston Celtics battled back to knock off Cleveland on the road in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers now lead the series 2-1.

After Friday's 44-point disaster, the Boston Celtics will look to fight and claw their way to respectability against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 Sunday night.

The Celtics will be without Isaiah Thomas, who is out for the rest of the postseason with a hip injury. Marcus Smart will start in Thomas' place.

Plus, in spite of the lopsided results, Jaylen Brown continues to compete and give credence to the Celtics' selection of him third overall in the 2016 NBA draft.

Isaiah Thomas is out for the season with a re-aggravated hip injury. Isaiah came close to sitting out game 7 of the Washington series, but chose to play. His career season included a 2nd all star appearance and selection to the 2nd team All NBA.