Which team will have a longer playoff run, the Celtics or Bruins?
Debate the answer with Chad Finn and Boston sports fans at The Sports Q.
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Still think it’s the Celtics despite their no-show against the Cavs and the fairly predictable second-game-of-a-back-to-back road loss at Atlanta. Right now the Bulls and Pacers are tied for the No. 7 seed. I don’t see the Celtics having much of a problem with either of them — both of those teams devolve into dysfunction when things start to go wrong. Miami is a half game back. They’re a tougher physical matchup, but the Celtics have beaten them seven straight times, I believe. As frustrating as the last two games have been, the Celtics are a pretty reliable group in terms of effort and dependability. If they’re reasonably healthy — meaning Jae Crowder’s elbow is OK and Avery Bradley doesn’t pull a hammy again like last year — they’ll survive and advance. And then it gets tough.
The Bruins have played very well under Bruce Cassidy (18-7-1) for the most part, save for the few days’ stretch when some of you dopes wanted to bury Tuukka Rask. But Washington would wipe them out if that’s who they end up playing. Matchups with Toronto and Ottawa — their other potential opponents — would be more competitive. But I don’t think they prevail and move on. Just one round of playoff concessions for you this year, Jacobs.
What do you guys say? Which Garden dweller will have a longer playoff run? The hockey team? Or the basketball team? See ya in the comments.
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