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[tonybologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by areobee401

https://mobile.twitter.com/gordonhay...28799422926849 Hmm

Both Ainge & Brad Stevens has already stated multiple times that Hayward isn't coming back this season period regardless of how far the Celtics go in the playoffs.

We will have a fully healthy Hayward for the 18-19 season & that addition is going to be amazing for this team. I just hope & pray that Hayward is fully healed & not vulnerable to that leg anymore.

[tonybologna]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...l-indefinitely

Brown being out for at least a few games might really hurt us. We need Tatum to step up & play like he did the 1st 20-25 games of the season now. Another key player will be Morris. He's been playing much better. If these 2 guys can play up to their par then we won't miss Jaylen Brown as much. Let's just hope & pray the guy doesn't have any long term damage from that nasty fall.

[tonybologna]

After tonight's 1 point 2 OT loss to the Wizards head coach Brad Stevens said that there's a chance that Marcus Smart might miss the rest of the season with a thumb injury. We can't afford to lose him. He's too key to our defense.

We already have Jaylen Brown out & it's still possible he could miss quite a few more games. Horford has been out with an illness. It's not been disclosed but a Boston newspaper said it was thought to be a battle with the Flu.

He should be back in no more than 2-3 games if this is the case. We must have Horford on the court if we are going to have these other guys out for extended periods of time.

[BleacherBum2310]

Quote: Originally Posted by tonybologna

After tonight's 1 point 2 OT loss to the Wizards head coach Brad Stevens said that there's a chance that Marcus Smart might miss the rest of the season with a thumb injury. We can't afford to lose him. He's too key to our defense. We already have Jaylen Brown out & it's still possible he could miss quite a few more games. Horford has been out with an illness. It's not been disclosed but a Boston newspaper said it was thought to be a battle with the Flu. He should be back in no more than 2-3 games if this is the case. We must have Horford on the court if we are going to have these other guys out for extended periods of time.

I think that was the thought before this game also. there have been reports out there. It really changes the outlook on the postseason. Smart in I think they can challenge TOR and CLE... he's out they are vulnerable in the 1st round.

[tonybologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by BleacherBum2310

I think that was the thought before this game also. there have been reports out there. It really changes the outlook on the postseason. Smart in I think they can challenge TOR and CLE... he's out they are vulnerable in the 1st round.

Agree 100% with you in bold above.

[tonybologna]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...back-now-track

[tonybologna]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...ligament-thumb

Not good for our Celtics for a playoff run.

[tonybologna]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...re-ailing-knee