Celtics Lock Seed, Sign Banton, Ready for Playoffs

0:00On April 13, the Boston Celtics just locked in the number two seed in the Eastern Conference with a straight demolition of the New Orleans Pelicans, winning 144 to 118. They tied an NBA record by draining 29-3 pointers, their 55th win of the season, and now they're set for the playoffs starting. Soon, they also filled their final roster spot by signing Guard Dolan O'Banton to a full two-year deal, bringing back a familiar face who's been with their G. League Squad, this caps off a smart salary cap move right before the postseason kicks off. Coach Joe Mozilla shouted out, center Nia Mayas-Keta, saying he deserves most-improved player after stepping up big, especially since it's been decades. Since a center won that award, players like Sam Hauser and Peyton Pritchard lit it up from deep, with Pritchard even grabbing the team's red hour-bock award. He's poured in from fans and scouts hyping the Celtics shooting clinic as a playoff preview, exposing match-up nightmares for opponents.

1:02Mozilla talked lessons from past runs, stressing all 15 guys' impact winning, no egos. With seeding clear, Boston eyes first round foes, like a potential Nick's rematch, while dodging tougher draws, roster locked and loaded for another. Deep run. Playoffs heating up, Celtics ready to roll. This has been Boston Celtics News, today powered by AI.