Okay change of plans.
TANK for the 4 seed
So we can get Toronto? No thanks. Top 3 seed is still best.
That said, I still think the Celtics should sit Brown, Tatum, and Horford tomorrow and play them Thursday against the Bucks. The Bulls have nothing to play for, as there’s little difference between the 5th and 6th seed, which are their only options, and coming off a back-to-back they should rest some guys, and our skeleton crew might beat theirs. Then play the starters vs. Milwaukee as a final playoff tuneup, and rest Sunday. Since every other game will be decided, the backups can play hard for three quarters and either throw the fourth or try to win it, depending on what matchup the C’s would prefer.
I should say I think the C’s have set up this strategy by listing Tatum, Brown, and Horford on the injury report, since “load management” is now frowned upon.