The Boston Celtics know the cost of losing a crucial rotation player in the postseason. As good of a reminder as good as any stood opposite of them at Staples Center on Sunday. Injuries to Rajon Rondo, who contributed crucial bench playmaking in the Lakers’ win over Boston, derailed the Celtics’ 2011 and 2013 bids at deep playoff runs.
Now Kemba Walker is feeling the pain in his left knee. Sunday marked his 10th missed game of the season, though the first came due to his scary neck injury in Denver that turned out to be minor.