Kyrie Irving said that the Boston Celtics are having trouble dealing with pre-season expectations following their 105-103 loss to the Orlando Magic. 

"We had nothing to lose last year. Nobody had any expectations...we come into this season with expectations, and it's real...that's new, it's tough and it's hard. What we're facing now is nothing compared to being on that stage, trying to get a gold trophy. It's hard now. What do you think it's going to be when we get to the Finals?", said Irving. 

Irving, who was visibly frustrated with Gordon Hayward after the loss, added that the Celtics need to focus on more than just making the playoffs. 

"We’re trying to play a position right now trying to get a great seed. That should be our No. 1 goal...But what steps do we need to hit? That’s a goal first, just getting a seed. We can’t be comfortable being in fifth. I’m not comfortable in [the fifth seed] so now I go back and really rework things and try to think about how I attack the next day.”