Two Potential First-Round Playoff Opponents For Celtics — Which One They Should Want
Here are two potential matchups for the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, along with who they should want to play.
Two Potential First-Round Playoff Opponents For Celtics — Which One They Should Want originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Celtics concluded their regular season on Sunday night with a hard-fought 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic.
Now that Boston has shifted its focus to the playoffs, its first-round opponent remains uncertain. With the Celtics firmly in position as the No. 2 seed, they now await the outcome of Tuesday's play-in game between the No.
7 and No. 8 teams. The 76ers will face the Magic, and the winner will secure the No.
7 seed, setting up a first-round matchup against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Boston has faced the Magic four times this season, posting a solid 3-1 record. They also split its games with the 76ers, finishing 2-2.