Scouting the Celtics’ potential first round opponents

With the Celtics locked into the second seed and the playoffs on the horizon, it’s that time of year when we start sizing up potential opponents. Thanks to the Play-In format, Boston could face any of the four teams ranked 7th through 10th in the Eastern Conference.

While some might pencil Boston into the second round already, each of these teams brings something different to the table. Today, I’ll break down their strengths, weaknesses, how they’ve fared against the Celtics, and what Boston must do to win.