LOS ANGELES -- The Boston Celtics officially punched their ticket to the postseason with Sunday's win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston is headed back to the playoffs for a second straight season and, though that's an accomplishment in and of itself considering the on-the-fly rebuild since Brad Stevens' arrival, the Celtics aren't satisfied with just getting back to the postseason.
"I mean it’s a stepping stone," said Celtics All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas. "It's definitely a goal of ours to make it to the playoffs. But we definitely want more. Like I said, it’s a positive and we’re happy.