WALTHAM, Mass. -- Boston Celtics players admit they have found motivation in those who suggest their injury-ravaged roster is not long for the postseason, but swear the increased chatter is no different than what they've heard for most of the 2017-18 season.
After All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving underwent a second knee surgery and was ruled out for the remainder of the season last week, Celtics players have been bombarded with questions about overcoming adversity in the playoffs. And Boston's young roster is tired of the focus being on those that are not available instead of those who helped Boston win 55 games this season.