Celtics Secure 2nd Seed, Rest Up for Playoffs

0:00It's April 13th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Boston Celtics News Today, AI-powered updates on your squad. The Boston Celtics locked up the number two seed in the Eastern Conference with a surprise win over the magic in their final regular season game, Sunday at TD Garden. They're sitting at plus 550 odds on Fandall to snag that 19th banner. Now the magic head to Philly for the 7A play in matchup on Wednesday, opening as one point favorites against the Sixers. The winner punches a ticket to face Boston in game 1 next Sunday, April 19th, at 1pm Eastern at TD Garden. That gives our 56 and 26 Celtics almost a full week of rest heading into the playoffs. But thanks to the play in format, they've got less time to scout their first round foe compared to the top seed like the Knicks or Cavs. Looking further ahead to the NBA draft on June 22nd, Boston holds the 27th pick in Round 1 and Milwaukee's number 40 in Round 2. One recent mock has them grabbing Baylor forward, Town Day, Yasufo.

1:02We'll stay locked in as that play in shakes out, and the postseason path clears up for the green team.