In these players’ eyes, today’s three-hour practice in Waltham, Mass. was the kickoff to their regular season. They’re now getting ready for the Miami Heat.

“They count the rest as training camp,” Doc Rivers said of his players, alluding to everything they’ve done thus far in the season. “Today, when you start talking about other teams you’re going to play, they… they were focused.”

Boston is now focused on the Heat, and only the Heat. Everything leading up to this point was strictly about prepping the team for the regular season and acclimating the newest Celtics with the team’s system. That all changed today. The C’s have now begun a full week of preparation for the reigning champs.

via NBA.com