There is still an opportunity to win this series but the Celtics have to use their two days off to reflect on their recent slow starts. And they also likely have to move on without Avery Bradley, who suffered a right hamstring strain and will have an MRI on Sunday, a test that will likely reveal a significant injury.
More on Avery Bradley Injury
A. Sherrod Blakely: Avery Bradley in serious pain. Could not reach down and pull his pants up w/o assistance.. VERY questionable for game 2. #Celticstalk
Jay King: Bradley said he hopes to return by Game 2. Might be an ambitious goal. MRI tomorrow morning.
Bradley said he will go for “a test” Sunday morning. He also anticipated having treatment through the night. He left the locker room using one blue crutch to walk with. Game 2 is Tuesday at Philips Arena.
“I just want to get treatment and take it day by day and hopefully I can be back by next game,” Bradley said. “I’m not worried at all, I have faith, I know my teammates and people are praying for me.” Asked if he was concerned he could be lost for the series, Bradley said, “I’m taking it day by day. I don’t really know. Could be, but I’m hoping it’s not.”
CBS NBA: Brad Stevens says Avery Bradley told the staff he “heard a pop.”
Brian Robb: Bradley confirms he injured hamstring while attempting to block Teague. "It felt weird."
Adam Himmelsbach: Avery on injury: "I took a few steps and I just couldn't walk."
Brian Robb: Bradley landed on Teague's foot while defending Teague before Crowder's 3. Limped down floor and gave foul since he couldn't move on D.
Marc D'Amico: Smart on Bradley: "We’re going to miss Avery, but we’ve got other guys on the team who can play just as well, so they need to step up."
