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Celtics Shift Focus to No. 2 Seed After Loss

3/23/2026

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics' pursuit of the No. 1 seed is nearly over after a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
They now sit 4.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons, who have clinched a playoff berth.
With 11 games left, Boston shifts to securing the No. 2 seed against the New York Knicks, who are 0.5 behind, and the No. 2 seed would provide home-court advantage in the playoffs.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics' pursuit of the No. 1 seed is nearly over after a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
They now sit 4.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons, who have clinched a playoff berth.
With 11 games left, Boston shifts to securing the No. 2 seed against the New York Knicks, who are 0.5 behind, and the No. 2 seed would provide home-court advantage in the playoffs.