The Celtics’ injury-plagued season began with a devastating blow on opening night and continued with steady jabs to the body throughout the regular season. The latest punch to the team's once–ambitious postseason plans landed Saturday, as the team announced Kyrie Irving would miss 3–6 weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a tension wire in his left knee.
How will Kyrie’s injury impact the NBA playoffs? And where do the Celtics go from here? Here are three quick thoughts on the latest injury news out of Boston:
Calm down: The Celtics’ season isn’t over
Barring a collapse from the Wizards, Boston will most likely face Miami or Milwaukee in the first round.