Celtics clinch No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs with blowout win over Pelicans
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Celtics clinch No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs with blowout win over Pelicans
"Boston clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 55-26 record, marking their 12th consecutive playoff appearance, the longest active streak in the NBA."
"In their second-to-last regular season game, the Celtics defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 144-118, nearly breaking the NBA's single-game three-point record by making 29 threes."
"Jaylen Brown, who was managing left Achilles tendinitis, scored 23 points and shot 8-for-13 from the field, contributing to his solid MVP case this season."
The Boston Celtics will enter the NBA playoffs for the 12th consecutive season, the longest active streak in the league. Despite expectations of regression without Jayson Tatum, Boston finished the regular season with a 55-26 record, clinching the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. They will face either the Orlando Magic or the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. In their recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Celtics made 29 three-pointers, tying the NBA's single-game record. Jaylen Brown contributed significantly, scoring 23 points despite injury concerns.
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