The Celtics’ playoff picture is starting to take shape after the eight-seeded Heat fell to the seventh-seeded 76ers in the first Eastern Conference play-in tournament game Wednesday night.
The Heat will host the Bulls on Friday night to determine which team will kick off Round 1 of the playoffs against the Celtics in Boston on Sunday.
The Celtics remain undefeated against both the Heat and Bulls during the 2023-24 regular season, going 3-0 in each matchup.
Miami lost momentum early on Wednesday, giving up a 14-point lead in the first half of the 105-104 road loss.