The Boston Celtics have secured their spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, becoming the second team from the Eastern Conference to do so, alongside the Detroit Pistons. Currently, the Celtics hold the second seed in the East, trailing Detroit by four games while maintaining a 2.5-game lead over the New York Knicks. This marks Boston’s 12th consecutive playoff appearance, the longest active streak in the NBA. Overall, the Celtics have reached the playoffs in 18 of the last 19 seasons and 22 of the last 25.
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