Report: Back Surgery Will Keep Dwight Howard Out For Rest of Season

If the Boston Celtics needed another reason to push for the No. 3 seed in this year's NBA playoffs, they might have found just what they were looking for.

ESPN's Chris Broussard reported that Orlando superstar Dwight Howard will require back surgery that will keep him out for the rest of the season.

Broussard spoke with Howard regarding the season-ending injury, take a look at the Tweet below to see what Howard had to say.

D12 on yr-ending surgery:"It hurts (emotionally). & with people saying I'm quitting on my team. This is a real issue.

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) April 20, 2012

This is terrible news for Orlando Magic fans, but for Celtics fans, a Howard-less Magic shouldn't be a threat in the post-season