Will the Celtics get out of the first round of the playoffs?
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So the Celtics get the Bulls in the first round. Probably the matchup they would have preferred given the other alternatives. But the question is an obvious one. Will the Celtics get out of the first round? – Chris D.
This one is definitely intriguing. You’ve got Rajon Rondo (who will probably figure out some vindictive, vengeful way to revert back vintage Big Game Rondo for at least one game) against Isaiah Thomas … and Jimmy Butler against his former Marquette teammate Jae Crowder … and Dwyane Wade against Avery Bradley, which gives us a chance to include this …
And Fred Hoiberg against Brad Stevens.
OK, that one convinces me. The Celtics are winning this series.
Like I said, it’s intriguing. But that doesn’t mean it’s worrisome. The Bulls killed the Celtics on the boards while splitting four games this season, but they traded Taj Gibson (as well as sharpshooter Doug McDermott, who always seemed to be a Celtics nuisance) and aren’t as physical as they were earlier this season.
The Bulls have been dysfunctional all season, and I suspect the Celtics’ relentlessness will drive them to incurable bouts of frustration again. I’m glad the Celtics got the Bulls rather than the Bucks or the Heat (who have a great shot at winning the NIT!), and I will not regret being glad.
Celtics in 6.
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