Following the All-Star break, the Celtics are set to resume action Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Boston currently sits third in the Eastern Conference standings, with 28 regular-season games remaining.
Here are what to watch for:
How will they manage Kemba Walker’s knee?
Point guard Kemba Walker will miss Friday’s game with a sore left knee, the team announced Thursday. The nagging soreness has now sidelined Walker for five games, and it would come as no surprise if there are more to come. Coach Brad Stevens has said there aren’t yet long-term concerns, though the team will be monitoring the issue throughout the rest of the season.