The Boston Celtics surprised even their own fans as they beat the Chicago Bulls in the final game of the group play stage of the NBA’s new in-season tournament (IST) by enough to advance to the quarterfinals by their point differential.
And while that aspect of the IST certainly irked players on both ball clubs, it also put the Celtics in a position to win the IST in the very first season of its existence. Boston will face the Indiana Pacers on the road, and then if they get past the Pacers in a single-elimination match, will take on the winner of the IST’s West quarterfinals, one of the Los Angeles Lakers or Phoenix Suns, in Las Vegas.
The hosts of the CLNS Media “The Big Three” podcast recently weighed in on whether they believe Boston can win the inaugural IST.
Check out the clip above to hear their thoughts.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
