Kyrie Irving is gone, and the positive vibes have not wavered all season for the Boston Celtics in his wake. Despite what has seemed like a constant string of injuries for the C’s, there is still optimism for a top-two finish in the NBA’s Eastern Conference.
Last year, even with most of the key players healthy, the team limped to a 48-win season that saw them bow out of the playoffs in the second round after being smacked around by the Milwaukee Bucks.
It looks better for Brad Stevens and co. that Milwaukee has become the league’s preeminent superpower.