Boston beat Washington to secure the No. 7 seed on Tuesday night, but now has a significant challenge with the high-scoring and talented Nets.
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Tatum scores 50 as Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in
Boston secures the seventh seed for the playoffs and a first-round matchup with second-seeded Brooklyn starting on Saturday.
Bradley Beal, one relic of a Boston rivalry, leads Wizards back to postseason against Celtics
The Celtics face the Wizards in a play-in game tonight in Boston for the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. The loser gets one chance to earn the No. 8 seed.
NBA notebook: Robert Williams a game-time decision for Celtics in play-in game
Every member of the Celtics practiced Monday with Robert Williams the only question mark, while Washington’s Bradley Beal knows he ‘won’t be 100%’ against Boston.
Celtics lose regular-season finale to Knicks
Boston will move on to face Washington in the play-in tournament.
Former Celtics star Paul Pierce elected for Basketball Hall of Fame
Paul Pierce is one of 16 people, including Celtics legend Bill Russel as a coach, selected for enshrinement in the 2021 class.
Tatum helps Celtics snap skid with win over Timberwolves
Jayson Tatum records 26 points and 11 rebounds as Boston ends a four-game losing streak with a 123-103 win.
Celtics’ slide continues with loss to lowly Cavaliers
Short-handed Boston suffers its fourth straight loss, while Cleveland halts its 11-game losing streak.
Celtics lose to Heat, locked into play-in tournament
Miami clinches a spot in the playoffs with its second straight win in Boston.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown will miss rest of season with wrist injury
Brown will require surgery later this week for a torn ligament.