The Celtics won their game, but what a rival did just made things a bit tougher for Boston

The Celtics’ path to holding onto the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference got tougher on Friday night despite a victory over the . Boston (47-23) maintained its 1.5-game lead over the New York Knicks (46-25) for the No.

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The Knicks should finish the season with the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed–even if head coach Mike Brown says seeding is lower-priority than “playing the right way” with 14 games left on the schedule entering Sunday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors.

With Jayson Tatum back, oddsmakers now have the Celtics pegged as favorites to win the East. Can they catch the slumping Pistons for the No. 1 seed?

With Cade Cunningham's recent injury, the Boston Celtics have a path to where they can take the No. 1 seed.

March 22, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET Venue: TD Garden TV: NBC/Peacock Streaming: Check local listings Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, 830 WCCO Buy tickets: Buy Timberwolves at Celtics tickets on StubHub The Timberwolves have enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys.

The Boston Celtics begin their bid for a 19th banner. This weekend will mark the beginning of the 2025 NBA playoffs. On the Eastern Conference side, the Celtics will first have to contend with the Orlando Magic. After a first-to-four series with the Magic ...