Paul Pierce believes that the Celtics will need to roughly 10 games at full strength to round back into form.

"We're hoping we get guys back in the next couple of weeks," Pierce said. "I think if we have our team together for like 10 games, that would be enough. If we can be full strength for 10 or 12 games, that would be great."

Boston has 18 games remaining in the season, with a number of players, including Kevin Garnett, on the sidelines.

"It's good that there are no season-ending injuries," coach Doc Rivers said. "It does affect our season though. We've lost several games that I know we don't lose if we're healthier. Everyone has injuries. You have bumps and bruises. You're unlucky when people have season-ending injuries."