Could the Celts be the 3rd seed facing Orlando in the 1st round?

[philr13]

It could happen if Boston wins their last 2 games against Orlando and Washington, and Philly splits a home-and-home with Chicago and loses to Miami.

Normally I would think this is a little far-fetched, but Philly has looked pretty bad of late and I'm sure they'd rather play Indiana in the first round. Orlando has been hot going into the playoffs.

Even though Embiid got a triple-double in a loss to Milwaukee the other night, he looks exhausted and banged-up. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they sit him, and others as well, and drop 2 of 3 to finish the season.

Playoff seedings have a way of shifting at the last minute sometimes.

[smokeablount]

It could happen if Boston wins their last 2 games against Orlando and Washington, and Philly splits a home-and-home with Chicago and loses to Miami.

Normally I would think this is a little far-fetched, but Philly has looked pretty bad of late and I'm sure they'd rather play Indiana in the first round. Orlando has been hot going into the playoffs.

Even though Embiid got a triple-double in a loss to Milwaukee the other night, he looks exhausted and banged-up. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they sit him, and others as well, and drop 2 of 3 to finish the season.

Playoff seedings have a way of shifting at the last minute sometimes.

Not sure if I prefer this.  I think whether the Celtcs get #4 or #3 and have homecourt they better be able to beat whoever they play, and if they do they're certain to play on the road in round 2.  Toronto scares me but a healthy Bucks squad could be even better, so I'm just not sure.

[timpiker]

I think it depends who u want in the 2nd Round - Toronto or Milwaukee.  Personally I have little respect for Giannis IF SOMEBODY WOULD JUST STAND IN FRONT OF HIM!!!!  I'm sick of watching him just drive drive drive.  Make him shoot from 15 ft and out.

Anyways, I got distracted there.  To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

[smokeablount]

I think it depends who u want in the 2nd Round - Toronto or Milwaukee.  Personally I have little respect for Giannis IF SOMEBODY WOULD JUST STAND IN FRONT OF HIM!!!!  I'm sick of watching him just drive drive drive.  Make him shoot from 15 ft and out.

Anyways, I got distracted there.  To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

Much easier said than done, though I'll admit the fact that Kawhi basically has no weaknesses is quite concerning.

[philr13]

To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

If the Celts make it to the Eastern Finals they'll probably face both Toronto and Milwaukee in some order, unless one of them suffers an upset along the way.

[JBcat]

Hmm Orlando has been playing hot lately, 8-2 in their last 10 games.  Maybe I’d rather face Indiana.  If we have the 4th seed locked up in the last game we can always rest all of our rotational players, and hope for a loss if that’s what the team wants.

[jambr380]

To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

If the Celts make it to the Eastern Finals they'll probably face both Toronto and Milwaukee in some order, unless one of them suffers an upset along the way.

Well, there's the possibility that Philly takes out one of them - not totally an upset. Personally, I would rather face MIL than TOR so I will choose the 4 seed and play the team missing their best player (in the 1st round). Not that it matters much, but there's the added benefit of a slightly higher draft pick, too. With us being on the road in the 2nd round no matter what, I really see no reason not to want the 4 seed other than bragging rights.

Edit: my last sentence was not totally correct. If Philly and us both win in the 2nd round, then the higher seed would have home court advantage - so there is reason to push for that 3 seed.

[Ogaju]

To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

If the Celts make it to the Eastern Finals they'll probably face both Toronto and Milwaukee in some order, unless one of them suffers an upset along the way.

Well, there's the possibility that Philly takes out one of them - not totally an upset. Personally, I would rather face MIL than TOR so I will choose the 4 seed and play the team missing their best player (in the 1st round). Not that it matters much, but there's the added benefit of a slightly higher draft pick, too. With us being on the road in the 2nd round no matter what, I really see no reason not to want the 4 seed other than bragging rights.

Edit: my last sentence was not totally correct. If Philly and us both win in the 2nd round, then the higher seed would have home court advantage - so there is reason to push for that 3 seed.

HCA is overrated!!!

[philr13]

To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

If the Celts make it to the Eastern Finals they'll probably face both Toronto and Milwaukee in some order, unless one of them suffers an upset along the way.

Well, there's the possibility that Philly takes out one of them - not totally an upset. Personally, I would rather face MIL than TOR so I will choose the 4 seed and play the team missing their best player (in the 1st round). Not that it matters much, but there's the added benefit of a slightly higher draft pick, too. With us being on the road in the 2nd round no matter what, I really see no reason not to want the 4 seed other than bragging rights.

Edit: my last sentence was not totally correct. If Philly and us both win in the 2nd round, then the higher seed would have home court advantage - so there is reason to push for that 3 seed.

I think Philly is the team most likely to be upset in the 1st round. It's an ill-conceived team and some of it's players haven't actually played together very long. On top of that, Embiid looks exhausted a lot of the time and I suspect he's playing through some pain as well.

[smokeablount]

To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

If the Celts make it to the Eastern Finals they'll probably face both Toronto and Milwaukee in some order, unless one of them suffers an upset along the way.

Well, there's the possibility that Philly takes out one of them - not totally an upset. Personally, I would rather face MIL than TOR so I will choose the 4 seed and play the team missing their best player (in the 1st round). Not that it matters much, but there's the added benefit of a slightly higher draft pick, too. With us being on the road in the 2nd round no matter what, I really see no reason not to want the 4 seed other than bragging rights.

Edit: my last sentence was not totally correct. If Philly and us both win in the 2nd round, then the higher seed would have home court advantage - so there is reason to push for that 3 seed.

HCA is overrated!!!

It seems like everyone who's ever set foot on an NBA court would disagree. 

Also, I know we missed Kyrie and Gordo last year, but the Celtics going 1-7 on the road in the playoffs sends me a pretty clear message about this.

[celts10]

Also, I know we missed Kyrie and Gordo last year, but the Celtics going 1-7 on the road in the playoffs sends me a pretty clear message about this.

Good point. Being unable to win on the road in the playoffs has been a big issue during the Brad Stevens era.

[gpap]

To me I'd rather face Giannis rather than Kawhi.

If the Celts make it to the Eastern Finals they'll probably face both Toronto and Milwaukee in some order, unless one of them suffers an upset along the way.

Well, there's the possibility that Philly takes out one of them - not totally an upset. Personally, I would rather face MIL than TOR so I will choose the 4 seed and play the team missing their best player (in the 1st round). Not that it matters much, but there's the added benefit of a slightly higher draft pick, too. With us being on the road in the 2nd round no matter what, I really see no reason not to want the 4 seed other than bragging rights.

Edit: my last sentence was not totally correct. If Philly and us both win in the 2nd round, then the higher seed would have home court advantage - so there is reason to push for that 3 seed.

HCA is overrated!!!

No, it's not. See last year's playoffs and the first two rounds of the 2007-08 playoffs. HCA actually matters more in the NBA than in any other league.

[gpap]

It could happen if Boston wins their last 2 games against Orlando and Washington, and Philly splits a home-and-home with Chicago and loses to Miami.

Normally I would think this is a little far-fetched, but Philly has looked pretty bad of late and I'm sure they'd rather play Indiana in the first round. Orlando has been hot going into the playoffs.

Even though Embiid got a triple-double in a loss to Milwaukee the other night, he looks exhausted and banged-up. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they sit him, and others as well, and drop 2 of 3 to finish the season.

Playoff seedings have a way of shifting at the last minute sometimes.

Would be nice, but I think at this point, I'll be happy with the 4th seed and go from there. Regardless of whether we're no. 3 or 4, we're still going to be on the road in the 2nd round vs either Toronto or Milwaukee.

Also, despite our convincing win last night, I still don't want to underestimate Indiana. It's a brand new season when the playoffs start. Fortunately, we at least have HCA for the 1st round, which is a good start.

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[philr13]

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