Who could the Boston Celtics end up facing in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs? A lucky draw could very well mean the difference between a deep postseason run and getting sent fishing before starting big man Robert Williams III can return to play with the team, and with only two games remaining in the season, the range of potential outcomes is rapidly shrinking.
Which teams are the best matchups? What clubs are the worst? How much latitude does Boston have in affecting that, and would they even want to if they could lose a game or two with strategic rest given what it could do to their momentum?
