The study concludes that resting the 20% of players above a certain risk threshold could prevent 60% of injuries in the NBA. place in Eastern Conference over champion CavaliersGolden State Warriors had already claimed No1 seed in WestIsaiah Thomas celebrates as the Celtics No1 seed is confirmed. The “Greek freak” has transformed himself into one of the best all-around players in the league. That face — all determination and brambled beard — still fronts much of the league’s promotional mat.