By this time tomorrow, we’ll know who Boston will be hosting for Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday. And while it might not seem to matter who the 61-win Celtics play in the first round, no series is just a formality.
While a 22-5 record after the All-Star break suggests that the team is peaking at the right time, there are still a handful of question marks heading into the postseason. Jaylen Brown’s troublesome knee and reports of multiple pain management injections are certainly cause for concern. There’s always a feeling of apprehension over the age of Al Horford and the health of Kristaps Porzingis, too.