The Boston Celtics started their NBA playoff journey on the right foot, cruising to a 115-86 Game 1 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (NESN). The Celtics’ performance was highlighted by their championship-caliber defense, which held the Hawks to just 86 points and forced 20 turnovers (Sports Illustrated). Boston’s Jaylen Brown and Derrick White commended veteran Al Horford for his “big emotional plays” after the win (Celtics Wire).
Looking ahead, the Celtics will face the Hawks in Game 2 on Tuesday, April 18 (AZCentral). Fans can catch the game on TV or via live stream, with broadcast details available on Sporting News. As the playoffs continue, the Celtics find themselves as one of the four remaining first-round series (CBS Sports).
Off the court, analysts have started to predict the Celtics’ moves in the upcoming free agency. A recent Bleacher Report analysis predicts what the team’s three free agents will do this offseason (Celtics Wire).
As the playoffs progress, the Celtics hope to bring their A-game and continue their quest for a championship.
