I doubt they are trying to get playoff road games BUT I think there could be an arguement for:
the celtics knowing the cannot catch cleveland for best record in east with the mass injuries the c's currently have, what is the difference between a #2 seed or #3?
rest everyone that needs it get pt for walker, powe, marbury, moore etc and come playoffs have everyone healthy/rested etc
If when KG and crew gets back and suddenly ray and paul have back spams etc

then we'll know doc & danny are thinking ahead