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Evan Turner: Celtics 'Playing With House Money' Against Cavs

Evan Turner knows a thing or two about thriving in the postseason as an underdog.

Back in the 2012 playoffs, Turner started for the No. 8 seeded Philadelphia 76ers, as they upset the top-seeded Bulls and pushed the Celtics to seven games in the second-round.

This year's Celtics will start the postseason in a similar spot. They are listed as a a 19-1 underdog to win their first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

“We have nothing to lose, really," Turner said at practice Friday. "We’re playing with house money. It’s going to be hype.