2026 Celtics Playoff Discussion

[Phantom255x]

The C's should really beat either of these teams in 5 games

[radiohead]

So we get Philly for the first round. We should beat them with or without Embiid. Maybe 4-2?

[slamtheking]

We only have one stretch with two days off, otherwise basically an "every other day" deal

Is that saying that game 2 on Tuesday is only on Peacock?  If so, that stinks.

extremely stinky.  I saw somewhere it's NBC/Peacock for that game so I'm not sure how to interpret that.

I was hoping that the usual broadcasting of the first round is that unless it's a national game on a major network, that round is also broadcast on the team's local TV broadcaster.  I'm hoping the same will hold for this year and we'd get all but the first game that's on ABC also available on NBCSB

That's all over. Local broadcasts are done for the season. The new TV contract killed that.

the idea that the NBA is fine with limiting exposure to their prime draw - the playoffs - by restricting viewing to streaming services is so stupidly shortsighted it's mindboggling.  I really want to Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.slap Adam Silver right now.  I know violence isn't a solution or advocated here but I'm just too ticked off right now

[Phantom255x]

So we get Philly for the first round. We should beat them with or without Embiid. Maybe 4-2?

I say Celtics in 5

Maxey and Edgecomb do scare me, and George is capable of having a few great games. But I also think Philly has zero answer for Tatum and will be overwhelmed. Drummond/Bona are solid but not Embiid-level either. They could force a Game 6 but I don't see it, not without Embiid

[aefgogreen]

Could have a nostalgic path to the Finals with a series against the Sixers, and potentially facing the Knicks and Pistons.

[Neurotic Guy]

We only have one stretch with two days off, otherwise basically an "every other day" deal

Is that saying that game 2 on Tuesday is only on Peacock?  If so, that stinks.

extremely stinky.  I saw somewhere it's NBC/Peacock for that game so I'm not sure how to interpret that.

I was hoping that the usual broadcasting of the first round is that unless it's a national game on a major network, that round is also broadcast on the team's local TV broadcaster.  I'm hoping the same will hold for this year and we'd get all but the first game that's on ABC also available on NBCSB

That's all over. Local broadcasts are done for the season. The new TV contract killed that.

the idea that the NBA is fine with limiting exposure to their prime draw - the playoffs - by restricting viewing to streaming services is so stupidly shortsighted it's mindboggling.  I really want to Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.slap Adam Silver right now.  I know violence isn't a solution or advocated here but I'm just too ticked off right now

I?m sure many are fine with it, but I really really hate the streaming. On the plus side I do think the Peacock game is on NBC.  Also don?t like Sunday at 1pm. In the middle of winter watching football at 1 on Sunday works, but in spring it takes the day. Fortunately it?s supposed to be rainy and cool this Sunday.