In an exclusive interview with NBC Boston’s Chris Forsberg, former Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge said, “I think one of the most frustrating things about the team, last year and this year, is that every day you’re looking at the injury report to see who’s playing. It’s been one guy after another. When you’re missing two or three key players each night, it takes a toll.”
Eight players have averaged 20 or more minutes for Boston this season. That’s the now seldom seen starting five of Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Robert Williams with a second unit featuring Dennis Schroder, Josh Richardson, and Grant Williams.