The Boston Celtics stored their NBA Cup possibilities alive with a thrilling win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, however they nonetheless need assistance to clinch a quarterfinal berth.
Though Boston improved to 3-1 in group play with a +23 level differential, the Atlanta Hawks formally gained East Group C with the head-to-head tiebreaker. Meaning it’s going to all come right down to Tuesday night time for the C’s.
The purpose differential tiebreaker will resolve the Celtics’ destiny. To advance to the knockout stage, the C’s want the Orlando Magic to defeat the New York Knicks of their NBA Cup showdown at Madison Sq. Backyard. Additionally they want the Milwaukee Bucks to beat the Detroit Pistons by at the very least six factors OR Detroit to defeat Milwaukee by at the very least seven factors.
The Magic at present lead the Japanese Convention with a +60 point differential in NBA Cup play. The Bucks are +29, the Pistons are +28, and the Knicks are +15.
Earlier than the NBA Cup drama unfolds, the Celtics will take a seven-game win streak right into a marquee Sunday matchup vs. the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston (16-3) can overtake Cleveland (17-3) for the highest spot within the standings with a victory.
Tip-off for Sunday’s sport is about for six p.m. ET on NBC Sports activities Boston.
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